Missile Mission Planning System Design Lead

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen to lead a highly driven and committed team of engineers to develop and deliver a Mission Planning system, a key sub-system of the Storm Shadow weapon system. What are we looking for? The successful candidate will have significant experience in a systems engineering role, ideally having previously covered a full product lifecycle and holding a relevant engineering-related degree (or higher). They will be able to communicate and manage multiple stakeholders across international boundaries, maintaining constructive relationships. The candidate will be able to competently develop and manage a group of engineers on a day to day basis and ensure suitable planning is undertaken to maintain project progress and deliver on time and on cost. Experience using DOORS, and use of configuration control/management software is essential. Experience of SysML (and specifically Rhapsody) is advantageous. The candidate is expected to gain a broad understanding of Mission Planning systems and to engage effectively with Software, Human Factors, MoD and Industry stakeholders at various levels. What’s in it for you? This role will provide the opportunity to gain an in depth technical understanding of Missile Mission Planning as well as product development, certification and delivery processes within MBDA. Additionally the role holder will have the opportunity to work closely with MBDA-France, including potential for travel to our Paris site for collaborative working and sub-contract management. Further to this, the opportunity for liaison with external industry stakeholders, End Users and Customers will be available. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more…. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity to support and guide a team of engineers through the development and delivery phases of a Mission Planning product to a key MBDA customer. The work package you will front forms a sub-system within a wider project, and you will be responsible for interfacing between the Head of the Mission Planning Sub-System and the engineering teams. Key areas of the role include: Day to day management of a team of System engineers to develop and deliver a complex Mission Planning product Ensure software and hardware products are delivered on-time and to cost and quality requirements Work package scheduling, progress monitoring and cost management Stakeholder management across MBDA UK and MBDA France, including software development teams and missile system team Work with the End Users and Customers to ensure the product is as required, within the contract bounds Ensuring successful completion of key development milestones in line with company process What’s great about the team? The successful candidate will be joining an energetic and dynamic team operating within a fast-paced environment with a focus on achieving quality deliverables on time, on cost. The project is developing a product of significant company importance and this is reflected within the attitude of our team members and the visibility received. Please Note: MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).