Equipment Requirement Authority – Weapon System Equipment

Overview

In this role, you will manage the development and certification of configured hardware for complex weapon systems within MBDA’s defence-focused projects. You will align requirements with internal and external design authorities, ensure traceability into the supply chain, and oversee verification, validation, and safety standards. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant equipment for trials and delivery, contributing to strategic weapons programs. This is a high-impact position in a collaborative, growth-focused environment with clear progression and security considerations.

Pay / Benefits

• Company bonus up to 2500
• Pension: up to 14% total contributions
• Overtime: paid
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave enhancements

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical status and progression of assigned work packages
• Specify clear and accurate requirements to the design team (internal or external)
• Collaborate with national and international Design Authorities to define solutions
• Ensure adherence to relevant commercial, military and safety standards
• Deliver verification and validation strategies for electrical, mechanical, software and transversal properties
• Prepare certification of the Weapon System and Subsystem for trials or delivery
• Facilitate exchange of technical information with internal or external supply base and procurement organization

Key requirements

• Understanding of engineering design process and applications
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics or complex mechanical design
• Experience managing a small team or as a team leader
• Security clearance: British citizen or dual UK national; BPSS checks post-offer

• effective communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• ability to work with international teams
• high integrity hardware
• networking technologies
• custom electronics

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