Principal Systems Design Engineer - Products

Stevenage

Define the next generation missile systems; we are looking for forward-thinking Systems Design Principal Engineers, to develop and transform ambitious concepts into the technical blueprints of tomorrow's missile products.

up to £57,500 depending on experience

3-to-5 days per week on-site, depending on workload classification

British Citizen or a Dual-UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. A minimum of SC clearance is also required for the roles.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working:
  We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
  -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan:
  The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

As a Future Products, Principal Systems Design Engineer, you will join a technical function dedicated to defining the next generation of missiles/effectors and integrated weapon system capabilities. This role is positioned at the critical intersection of early-phase design and strategic growth, where you will transform high-level concepts into viable technical scopes that ensure long-term success in major national and international programs.

Rather than following a pre-defined path, you will help create the roadmap. You will operate in a high-visibility capacity, providing essential engineering expertise into the Future Business areas (such as Deep Strike, Hypersonics, Tactical Strike, Air Domain, Air Defence, Battlefield and Future Combat Air Systems) to ensure that new opportunities are technically grounded and competitively positioned.

This position offers the opportunity to lead the technical narrative during the most creative phase of the product lifecycle. You will have the autonomy to explore new functionality and apply cutting-edge Systems Engineering techniques to solve complex problems before they are fully defined. You will act as a key technical integrator, bridging the gap between ambitious customer needs and deliverable engineering plans

Your focus will be on the logical and functional evolution of the system. You will lead activities across the system design spectrum, with examples of your focus areas including:

• Concept Development & Funnelling:
  Leading the conceptualization process, managing the evaluation of various options, and driving the rigorous "funnelling" process toward technical down-selection.
• Functional Architecture & Performance:
  Defining the functional behaviour and system-level performance requirements, ensuring the logical architecture supports the overarching mission goals.
• Missile System Capability:
  Defining the specific capabilities of the missile system to ensure it meets operational needs, focusing on the missile system design.
• Technical Delivery & Planning:
  Owning the technical…