Senior Systems Engineer

  • MBDA UK
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • 11/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking innovative and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme focused on designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems. The role offers a salary of up to £47,000, depending on experience, and requires hybrid working with 4-5 days per week on-site. Successful candidates must hold British citizenship and undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Responsibilities
  • Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities
  • Requirements elicitation and decomposition
  • Architectural processes across the project
  • Model Based Engineering tools
  • Work with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need
  • Support cross functional assessment and analysis activities
Qualifications & Skills
  • Analytical systems thinker able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, with an understanding of the requirements that drive the design
  • Ability to present and engage with senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to influence and drive a narrative
  • Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team
  • Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills
Benefits
  • Salary up to £47,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Company bonus up to £2,500, based on company performance
  • Maximum total pension contribution of up to 14%
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: hybrid arrangements available
  • Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments)
  • Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more
  • Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses (optical, dental, health and wellbeing)