Principal Systems Engineer - Future Products

About the role

As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas. Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams. Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments. Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas. What we're looking for from you: Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc, Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies; Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial; A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems; The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts; To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome; Experience of planning and task management important; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.