FAQs
What is the salary range for the System Design Engineer position?
The salary is circa £55,000 depending on experience.
What type of working arrangement is offered for this role?
This position offers dynamic (hybrid) working, with 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
Is security clearance required for this position?
Yes, candidates must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.
What bonus can employees expect based on company performance?
Employees can receive a company bonus of up to £2,500, which varies year to year based on performance.
How much is the pension contribution?
The maximum total pension contribution (employer and employee) is up to 14%.
Are there opportunities for overtime in this role?
Yes, there is an opportunity for paid overtime.
What additional leave options are available to employees?
Employees can take advantage of Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave.
What enhanced parental leave benefits are provided?
The company offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments.
What are some benefits provided at the site facilities?
The site facilities include subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more.
What qualifications or experience are required for applicants?
Applicants must be familiar with Electronic Engineering requirements and have experience in handling embedded software or firmware requirements, along with developing complex systems design requirements.
What skills are preferred for candidates applying for this role?
Preferred skills include experience with system requirements management, the ability to generate detailed requirement sets, risk quantification and mitigation, effective communication with stakeholders, and experience with system architecting tools.
Is knowledge of lasers and optical physics beneficial for this position?
Yes, knowledge of lasers and/or optical physics would be beneficial for candidates applying to this role.
How does MBDA support diversity and inclusion?
MBDA has employee-led networks focused on various aspects of diversity, such as Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, and more, and encourages unique perspectives to be shared during the recruitment process.