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

Commercial Contracts Manager

Job Description

**Job Title** Commercial Contracts Manager **Role Summary** Spearhead the end‑to‑end lifecycle of domestic commercial contracts within a defence‑focused business, driving negotiation, execution, delivery, and close‑out while ensuring compliance with legal and industry standards. **Expectations** - Deliver contracts that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. - Maintain high quality of work in a fast‑paced, multiple‑tenancy environment. - Serve as the primary contractual liaison to internal stakeholders and external partners. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead bid preparation, proposal generation, and contract negotiation (terms, conditions, bespoke clauses). - Manage the full route‑to‑contract process, ensuring timely cost and schedule delivery. - Oversee contract execution, amendments, renewals, and formal close‑out. - Ensure compliance with applicable laws, ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, and defence industry standards. - Identify and mitigate contractual risks, coordinating with cross‑functional teams. - Resolve disputes in partnership with legal and relevant departments. - Compile and present regular status reports, risk dashboards, and issue summaries to senior management. **Required Skills** - Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and finalising commercial contracts in a defence environment. - Strong analytical and detail‑oriented mindset. - Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously. - Excellent written and verbal communication; adept at stakeholder engagement. - Familiarity with MoD contracting structures (DEFCONs, QDCs) preferred. - Knowledge of defence procurement regulations (ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS). **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, or a related field. - Preferred: professional certification in contract management (e.g., CAMS, CPC). - British or dual UK citizenship (security clearance – BPSS required).

Stevenage, United kingdom

Hybrid

28-11-2025

Company Name

MBDA

Job Title

Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support

Job Description

**Job Title** Test Equipment Design Engineer – Production Design Support **Role Summary** Provide end‑to‑end design and production support for test equipment across the product life‑cycle. Serve as the main interface between design/engineering and manufacturing teams, ensuring that test solutions are technically sound, manufacturable, and meet safety and performance requirements. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑quality test equipment designs that support manufacturing and production testing. - Lead autonomous work packages, manage costs, and present clear engineering documentation. - Mentor junior engineers and technicians. - Conduct root‑cause analyses, propose corrective actions, and maintain compliance with safety and integrity standards. **Key Responsibilities** - Design RF/antenna, electrical architecture, and safety‑critical test equipment. - Translate design concepts into manufacturable prototypes and production‑ready designs. - Produce and maintain concise engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications. - Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve design‑to‑manufacture issues. - Prepare technical bids, control project costs, and manage discrete work packages. - Investigate design‑related failures, execute root‑cause investigations, and implement robust corrective solutions. - Mentor and support other engineers and technical staff in best practices and design standards. **Required Skills** - Proficiency in RF & antenna design, electrical architecture, and test/measurement principles. - Strong knowledge of design for safety and integrity in complex systems. - Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and presentations. - Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. - Demonstrated project management ability: autonomous delivery, cost control, and stakeholder engagement. - Investigative mindset with proven root‑cause analysis experience. - Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience. - Successful completion of HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks; British Citizen or dual UK nationality required. ---

Bolton, United kingdom

Hybrid

30-11-2025

Company Name

MBDA

Job Title

Systems Engineer in Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence

Job Description

**Job title:** Systems Engineer, Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence **Role Summary:** Design, develop, and qualify electro‑mechanical actuation systems for missile flight control. Work across the full product lifecycle, from concept through qualification, collaborating with missile, electronics, mechanical, and software teams to deliver closed‑loop control solutions that meet mission requirements. **Expectations:** - Deliver robust, safe, and compliant actuation system designs within project deadlines. - Increase proficiency in modern Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering practices. - Potentially progress from Support Systems Engineer to Lead Systems Engineer based on experience. - Maintain and enhance functional architecture understanding across multiple disciplines. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define, review, and manage system requirements for actuators, ensuring alignment with missile objectives. - Develop system architecture, functional breakdowns, and interface specifications. - Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and safety analyses for actuation solutions. - Create and maintain configuration items in IBM DOORS and support Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts. - Coordinate with cross‑disciplinary teams (electronics, mechanical, software) to integrate subsystem designs. - Lead or assist in verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and reporting. - Prepare technical documentation and contribute to design reviews and flight‑qualification reports. - Support continuous improvement of Systems Engineering processes and tools. **Required Skills:** - Systems Engineering experience with modern methods and tools. - Proficiency in requirements management, specification, and traceability. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate in a multi‑disciplinary environment. - Experience with IBM DOORS and MBSE beneficial. - Knowledge of safety‑related systems or actuation systems advantageous. - Leadership or team‑lead experience beneficial. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline. - Post‑graduate professional experience in Systems Engineering or a comparable field. - British citizenship or Dual UK nationality with British citizenship (required for HMG BPSS clearance). - Completion of a Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check after offer. ---

Bolton, United kingdom

Hybrid

30-11-2025

Company Name

MBDA

Job Title

Environmental Test Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Environmental Test Engineer **Role Summary** Engineer responsible for designing, executing, and analysing environmental tests (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration) in a UKAS/ISO 17025 accredited laboratory to validate the robustness and safety of defence products. Works within a multidisciplinary team to support design, in‑service surveillance, and continuous improvement projects. **Expectations** - Apply rigorous test methods to meet customer and regulatory specifications. - Deliver accurate, timely documentation and reports. - Proactively identify technical improvements and optimize test processes. - Maintain strict safety and compliance standards during all test activities. **Key Responsibilities** - Translate customer test requirements into test strategies and test plans. - Conduct mechanical, thermal, and dynamic tests using accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, vibration‑control equipment, etc. - Process and analyse data, prepare detailed test reports, and prepare documentation reviews in line with customer and internal standards. - Participate in technical reviews, liaise with external partners, and support risk assessments. - Travel to additional sites (e.g., Henlow) as required. **Required Skills** - Engineering fundamentals with focus on mechanical structures and analysis. - Strong problem‑solving ability and methodical approach. - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. - Experience with environmental test equipment (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges). - Knowledge of environmental test standards (DEF STAN 00‑035, MIL STD 810, STANAG 4370, AECTP 300 & 400). - Safety‑first mindset, strong interpersonal and teamwork capabilities. **Required Education & Certifications** - HNC/HND or degree in Engineering (mechanical, aerospace, defence systems) or equivalent experience. - Demonstrated compliance with UKAS/ISO 17025 testing protocols preferred.

Stevenage, United kingdom

Hybrid

30-11-2025