MBDA

About the Company

A world leader in missiles and missile systems.

Our multi-national organisation is made up of around 13,000 employees working across the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the US, and is the first truly integrated European defence company.

As the European champion in our sector, our vision is to continue to grow our presence as a global player. Our mission is to achieve this by establishing ourselves as an industry leader; promoting co-operation and delivering technical and operational excellence to our customer.

Our values are:
* Innovation:
Ensuring operational and strategic advantage;
* Commitment:
Always delivering on our promises;
* Integrity:
A reliable and trusted partner with the highest professional and ethical standards;
* Passion:
Applying all our energy and focus to every task, recognising our role in providing mission critical capabilities;
* Team Spirit:
Harnessing our diversity and collective purpose to deliver competitive advantage to all of our stakeholders.

We have a rich heritage of designing and producing missiles and missile systems to meet the whole range of current and future operational requirements for the three armed forces (army, navy, air force). We are proud to be a trusted partner to our armed forces and work with them to deliver a cutting-edge portfolio of products.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

MBDA

Job Title

Equipment Design Authority

Job Description

**Job Title:** Equipment Design Authority **Role Summary:** Lead the technical design, certification, and in‑service support of the Launch Management System (LMS) for the Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor programmes. Ensure the system meets safety, cybersecurity, reliability, and performance standards while aligning with product development objectives. **Expectations:** - Own the end‑to‑end design authority for a complex electronics subsystem. - Drive design evolution, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across systems, software, hardware, and support domains. - Maintain expertise and promote design excellence within the team and broader organisation. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and enforce system, subsystem, and component requirements. - Develop and validate test procedures to support product verification and certification. - Coordinate with product design, software, electronics, and mechanical engineering teams. - Manage technical risks and opportunities throughout development life cycle. - Facilitate safety and cybersecurity integration into hardware and software design. - Provide guidance on in‑service reliability, maintenance, and support planning. **Required Skills:** - Proven design leadership in complex electronics systems. - Strong knowledge of system engineering principles and practices. - Expertise in requirements engineering and documentation. - Experience validating test procedures for certification. - Ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders. - Knowledge of hardware/software integration for computer‑based electronics. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred). - Professional certification in systems engineering or related discipline is an asset. - Security clearance (British citizen or dual UK national) required; subject to standard personnel security checks.

Bristol, United kingdom

Hybrid

28-09-2025

Company Name

MBDA

Job Title

Lead Software Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Software Developer Role Summary: Lead technical architect and project manager for the development of synthetic environments and simulation components for advanced weapon systems. Responsibilities include steering a small software team, shaping code standards, and ensuring integration across multiple products in the MBDA development lifecycle. Expectations: Deliver high‑quality, real‑time simulation software using C# and C++, maintain architectural consistency, and drive technical innovation. Lead continuous improvement of development processes and mentor junior developers. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and develop simulation modules (synthetic environments, visualization, AR/VR). - Manage the full software development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, integration, and release. - Coordinate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and cross‑functional teams to align technical solutions with system requirements. - Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and performance benchmarks. - Mentor and grow a small, multidisciplinary software team. - Conduct code reviews, resolve technical blockers, and provide timely progress reporting. - Evaluate and adopt simulation standards (DIS, HLA) and real‑time software practices where applicable. - Facilitate knowledge transfer and documentation for maintainability. Required Skills: - Strong proficiency in C# and C++ with experience in large‑scale, real‑time systems. - Solid understanding of simulation and real‑time software design (DIS, HLA). - Demonstrated leadership and team‑management capabilities. - Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills. - Experience with agile development practices and continuous integration pipelines. - Familiarity with AR/VR technologies and advanced visualization techniques. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Any relevant professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, C++ Certified Associate Programmer) are advantageous.

Stevenage, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

05-10-2025

Company Name

MBDA

Job Title

Chef de Projet Documentation Technique F/H

Job Description

**Job title** Technical Documentation Project Manager **Role Summary** Leads the end‑to‑end delivery of technical documentation for weapon systems and subsystems, ensuring accurate, compliant, and user‑friendly content for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair. Acts as the primary liaison between customers, internal technical teams, and external partners to drive project success from contract preparation through final delivery. **Expactations** - Deliver documentation that meets contractual specifications, safety standards, and quality criteria. - Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining strong stakeholder communication. - Continuously improve documentation processes, tools, and methodologies. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead response to tenders: analyze customer needs, draft technical specifications, and prepare cost estimates. - Collect and synthesize technical data (definitions, need specifications, maintenance concepts, detailed plans) from designers and production entities. - Oversee design, creation, and validation of paper and interactive electronic documentation modules. - Organize and conduct reviews and approvals to ensure technical accuracy and operational safety. - Report progress to the Documentation Project Lead or Group Manager and maintain project documentation. - Contribute to the development and implementation of documentation standards, tools, and continuous‑improvement initiatives. - Support quality, cost, and schedule control activities across the project lifecycle. **Required Skills** - Proven project management and coordination abilities. - Strong technical writing and synthesis skills; ability to translate complex engineering data into clear documentation. - Familiarity with data‑module concepts and interactive electronic documentation. - Knowledge of S1000D standard (preferred). - Technical English proficiency (reading/writing, B2 level). - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement. - Initiative‑driven, autonomous work style with a collaborative team attitude. **Required Education & Certifications** - Engineering degree in electronics, mechanical, electromechanical, or a comparable technical field. - Project management experience (preferred). - Additional certifications in technical documentation, S1000D, or related standards are a plus.

Le plessis-robinson, France

Hybrid

13-10-2025

Company Name

MBDA

Job Title

Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2026

Job Description

**Job Title:** Systems Engineer – Summer Placement 2026 **Role Summary:** Short‑term (summer) placement supporting the systems engineering team. The role provides hands‑on experience in designing, integrating, and testing technical solutions while working in a hybrid environment (minimum three on‑site days per week). **Expectations:** - Attend on‑site at least three days per week. - Contribute to assigned engineering tasks and projects. - Follow established engineering standards and safety procedures. - Demonstrate eagerness to learn and apply new technical concepts. - Communicate progress and issues clearly to supervisors and team members. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist with requirements gathering and documentation. - Support creation and maintenance of design specifications and drawings. - Participate in system integration, testing, and verification activities. - Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues under guidance. - Maintain accurate engineering records and reports. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, operations). - Adhere to quality, safety, and compliance guidelines. **Required Skills:** - Fundamental understanding of systems engineering principles. - Familiarity with CAD, modeling, or simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, MATLAB, Simulink). - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. - Ability to work both independently and within a team in a hybrid setting. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - Expected graduation 2026 or later. - No specific certifications required.

Stevenage, United kingdom

On site

19-10-2025