Electronic Engineer/Architect at MBDA – jobs in UK

MBDA is a leading defence organisation specialising in advanced engineering and technology solutions. The company develops sophisticated missile defence systems and works with governments and armed forces to support national security requirements.

MBDA provides engineers with opportunities to work on complex projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop specialist expertise across the complete product development lifecycle.

Role Overview

As an Electronic Engineer/Architect (Missile Architect) at MBDA, the successful candidate will contribute to the electrical and electronic aspects of missile system architecture within MBDA UK’s Missile Electrical Architecture team.

The role involves supporting the development of next-generation missile defence systems by specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, developing power architectures and ensuring signal safety. The engineer will work closely with technical teams, equipment suppliers and other stakeholders throughout different stages of missile development.

This position is suitable for an experienced electrical or electronic engineer, as well as professionals looking to further develop their engineering skills within an advanced defence environment.

Key Responsibilities as Electronic Engineer/Architect

• Support the electrical and electronic aspects of missile system architecture
• Specify electrical requirements for missile subsystems and equipment
• Define electrical interfaces and their characteristics
• Develop power architectures, including load budgets and power profiles
• Define data communication and processing architectures
• Specify requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening
• Define signal safety requirements, including routing of safety-related signals
• Contribute to missile system architecture and topology development
• Participate in technical discussions with equipment suppliers
• Support testing activities throughout missile development
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop effective technical solutions
• Contribute to different stages of the missile product development lifecycle
• Support the advancement of next-generation missile defence technologies
• Travel to suppliers, customers and other MBDA sites in the UK and Europe when required

Working Pattern & Pay

• Salary: Circa £35,000–£55,000 per year, depending on experience
• Contract: Full time
• Locations: Stevenage or Bristol
• Working arrangement: Dynamic hybrid working, with 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
• Security: Applicants must be British Citizens and willing to obtain DV clearance
• Successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks after the offer stage
• Restrictions or limitations relating to nationality and right to work may apply

Start a Career With MBDA

Joining MBDA provides an opportunity to work on advanced missile defence programmes and contribute to the electrical and electronic architecture of sophisticated missile systems.

The Electronic Engineer/Architect role offers exposure to system architecture, power design, electrical interfaces, signal safety, EMC requirements, supplier discussions and missile development activities. MBDA also provides technical development, flexible working and opportunities to build a long-term engineering career.

Apply now to become an Electronic Engineer/Architect (Missile Architect) with MBDA and contribute to the development of next-generation missile defence systems.