Job Description

Join the Land Ceptor team and work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of existing and emerging export customers. You'll be building on world-class design: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.

Salary

: Circa 50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship


Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

Company bonus

: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension

: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime:

opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave:

Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working:

We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave:

offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities

: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

Healthcare Cash Plan:

The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.*

The opportunity:

Within the Land Ceptor Physical Domain team you will be the focal point and responsible for future product development to ensure that Land Ceptor maintains its relevance and continues to meet the changing needs of customers, both UK and Export.


Reporting to Head of Equipment; Product Line (Land Ceptor) you will act as the Lead on Land Ceptor Physical Product Development, to take the existing physical design solution and determine how best to evolve it to meet existing and potential future customers' requirements in the medium (2-4 years) and long terms.


Typical activities will include:

Development of roadmaps of the core Physical Architecture and sub-system products Task Package management of programmes to take future customer requirements through from Develop Concept phase through to Demonstration of a qualified product ready for introduction into manufacture. Support to bids for future Land Ceptor based contracts Maintain awareness of future MRAD requirements with existing and new customers Attendance at Future Business meetings Liaise with TMO to develop future opportunities.

This role offers growth potential as UK and export requirements come to fruition and the team continues to grow, with there being an opportunity to manage a small team.

What we're looking for from you:

A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team whilst managing the priorities of a number of varied tasks. Organised and methodical in approach. Able to form strong working relationships across a wide number of stakeholders.

Ideally you will have experience in:

Developing Physical Architectures and concept designs to meet challenging customer requirements Challenging the existing design and manufacturing assumptions Land systems or heavy duty machinery Prototype/demonstrator development Leading a small team, across different functions

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.



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Join the Land Ceptor team and work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of existing and emerging export customers. You'll be building on world-class design: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.

Salary

: Circa 50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship


Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

Company bonus

: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension

: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime:

opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave:

Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working:

We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave:

offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities

: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

Healthcare Cash Plan:

The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.*

The opportunity:

Within the Land Ceptor Physical Domain team you will be the focal point and responsible for future product development to ensure that Land Ceptor maintains its relevance and continues to meet the changing needs of customers, both UK and Export.


Reporting to Head of Equipment; Product Line (Land Ceptor) you will act as the Lead on Land Ceptor Physical Product Development, to take the existing physical design solution and determine how best to evolve it to meet existing and potential future customers' requirements in the medium (2-4 years) and long terms.


Typical activities will include:

Development of roadmaps of the core Physical Architecture and sub-system products Task Package management of programmes to take future customer requirements through from Develop Concept phase through to Demonstration of a qualified product ready for introduction into manufacture. Support to bids for future Land Ceptor based contracts Maintain awareness of future MRAD requirements with existing and new customers Attendance at Future Business meetings Liaise with TMO to develop future opportunities.

This role offers growth potential as UK and export requirements come to fruition and the team continues to grow, with there being an opportunity to manage a small team.

What we're looking for from you:

A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team whilst managing the priorities of a number of varied tasks. Organised and methodical in approach. Able to form strong working relationships across a wide number of stakeholders.

Ideally you will have experience in:

Developing Physical Architectures and concept designs to meet challenging customer requirements Challenging the existing design and manufacturing assumptions Land systems or heavy duty machinery Prototype/demonstrator development Leading a small team, across different functions

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.



#LI-KF1