Equipment Design Authority

Bristol
3 weeks ago
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Are you a systems or electronics engineer seeking a leadership role supporting critical missile launch technologies?

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the Launch Management System (LMS) across two key programmes, Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor.

Key Responsibilities:



Act as the Design Authority for the LMS, ensuring it meets design, certification, and in-service support requirements.

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Maintain oversight across disciplines such as systems, software, electronics, mechanical engineering, safety, and cybersecurity.

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Manage the design evolution of both hardware and software to align with changing system demands.

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Support verification, validation, and certification efforts to ensure safe and secure operation.

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Foster expertise within the team, contributing to broader engineering design goals across MBDA.

The successful candidate will have experience or a strong interest in:

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Leading the design of complex electronics subsystems.

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Applying systems engineering and requirements management principles.

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Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure technical goals and system-level requirements are met.

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Understanding of computer-based hardware and software design.

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Supporting verification processes and certification evidence gathering.

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Paid overtime
• Flexi-leave entitlement (up to 15 days)
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Subsidised on-site facilities and free parking
• Dynamic working policy with 3–4 days on-site per week

If this sounds like your next step, contact Keelan directly or apply via this advert.

Please note: Due to the nature of this work, only candidates with British Citizenship or Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We aim to respond to all applicants, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, the role may have been filled or your application may not have progressed. Please feel free to contact us to explore other roles

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