Principal Systems Engineer

Company: MBDA S.A.S.
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

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Join a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering an advanced Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. This initiative is built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan. Together, we aim to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach.

We are seeking dynamic and motivated system thinkers to become integral members of our programme team. Your work will significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities, reducing cognitive burden and facilitating seamless coordination of complex weaponry.

Key Accountabilities

  • Management and delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities.
  • Ownership of key requirements entities.
  • Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools.
  • Manage relationship with design teams to help 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.
  • Management of junior engineers and contributions to continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for

  • Experienced systems engineer who is proactive and able to work autonomously.
  • Analytical system thinkers capable of developing and communicating new concepts and architectures, with understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design.
  • Ability to present and engage with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Capability to take responsibility for decisions that affect several design domains / system elements.
  • 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

  • £58,000 annual salary, up to depending on experience.
  • Full time.
  • Hybrid working: 3 days per week on site.
  • Security clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship.
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500.
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
  • Paid overtime opportunities.
  • Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days.
  • Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
  • Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave; paternity, neonatal, fertility leave enhancements available.

Facilities

  • Subsidised meals, free car parking and more.

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Posted: May 5th, 2026