Systems Design Engineer at MBDA – jobs in UK

MBDA is a leading defence organisation specialising in advanced engineering and technology solutions. The company develops sophisticated systems for domestic and international customers and provides engineers with opportunities to work across the complete product development lifecycle.

At MBDA, systems engineers collaborate across multiple technical disciplines to develop solutions that support complex defence requirements and deliver effective capabilities to customers.

Role Overview

As a Systems Design Engineer at MBDA, the successful candidate will join the Systems Engineering team responsible for developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for air defence weapon systems.

The role will support C2 systems used in maritime and land-based air defence applications. The engineer will contribute to projects involving upgrades to existing systems as well as new customer programmes where C2 integration with platforms and the wider battlespace is essential.

The position provides the opportunity to work closely with system and software architects, analyse complex requirements and interfaces, propose design changes, and contribute to the development of functional solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities as Systems Design Engineer

• Support the product development of Command and Control systems for air defence applications
• Contribute to the functional design of C2 software
• Work closely with system architects and software architects
• Analyse C2 system requirements and interfaces
• Propose design changes to meet challenging technical requirements
• Understand and assess the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms
• Generate requirements for software and hardware development
• Investigate and respond to customer technical queries
• Support the development and integration of C2 systems
• Contribute to solutions for both upgraded in-service systems and new customer programmes
• Consider C2 integration with customer platforms and the wider battlespace
• Support activities across the complete product development lifecycle
• Collaborate with engineers and specialists across MBDA
• Develop functional designs that help users operate complex weapon systems effectively

Working Pattern & Pay

• Salary: Up to £57,000 per year, depending on experience
• Contract: Full time
• Location: Bristol
• Working arrangement: Dynamic hybrid working, with 3–4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
• Security: Applicants must be British Citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship
• Nationality and right-to-work restrictions or limitations may apply
• Successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks after the offer stage
• MBDA employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS clearance

Start a Career With MBDA

Joining MBDA provides an opportunity to work on advanced Command and Control systems that form a central part of air defence weapon systems. The Systems Design Engineer role offers exposure to system architecture, software and hardware requirements, complex algorithms, customer needs and the complete product development lifecycle.

MBDA supports its employees with technical training, career development, flexible working and opportunities to progress through specialist and leadership pathways.

Apply now to become a Systems Design Engineer with MBDA and contribute to the development of advanced Command and Control systems for air defence applications.