Systems Engineering

Together. We’ll stay at the forefront of systems design.

Weapon Systems Design

If it is not a missile but supports a missile getting to its target, Weapon System Design probably does it, and supports it from conception to its out-of-service date.

We have a mission to maximise the effectiveness of our missiles for the end users by providing intelligent Command and Control, Networked Weapons and Mission Planning Systems.

The future is to provide the user with the ability to exploit collaborative weapons and co-ordinate weapons of different types to maximise effect against the toughest opposition be it in the air, on the ground or at sea.

Seekers & Datalinks Systems

Seekers play a vital role in our weapons systems and are integral to  guided missiles. The main functionality of a seeker is to detect and track targets in order to  provide high precision tracking data for guidance.

Our seekers are highly complex systems and employ cutting edge technology to deliver the performance needed. We use Systems Engineering methodologies and tool sets to manage all aspects of systems design and development.

The missions and responsibilities of our teams are to: 

• Support Programmes through Strong Technical Solutions for Seeker
• Lead UK Capability in Future Seeker Technologies across the Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Provide Overall Datalink Systems solutions to Projects
• Develop an entity capable to compete with other RF sensor manufacturers, in line with the MBDA Make Buy strategy;
• Ensure technical excellence in Seeker and Datalink Systems' skills, whilst minimizing technical risks, in all MBDA products throughout the business life cycle and preparing for the future by implementing a strategic approach to innovation, technology, modularity and skills.

Seekers 

Datalinks 

Modelling

The modelling team typically develops and integrates system and subsystem models created within or outside the department to support various stakeholders.

These include Performance Engineers, Weapon Systems Simulators in Synthetic Environments, In-Service Support teams, customer training and engineering teams looking at new / improvement product concepts.

Working as part of the Simulation & Modelling team would provide you the unique opportunity to experience engineering at a product level for multiple projects, giving you a broad view of the various technologies within our products and their application in various defence platforms.

Projects

Our Engineering Project Managers makes sure our programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest of quality standards.

Project Manager / Planner roles will likely include responsibilities such as:  

Project Health -Validation of individual Project assessments and identification of issues and risks within the Project assessments for discussion with the project.

Schedule Assessment - steering the validation of Project level schedules as accurate, coherent and in accordance with the Programme planning principles.

Integrated Baseline Management - Leading the generation of the Integrated Baseline schedule in order to successfully deliver the programme in accordance with planning principles.

Costs to Go (and associated EAC) - validation of Project level costs to go as accurate and appropriate, including assessment of outlying forecasts, to support the EAC.

Risk and Opportunity Management - Leading all Schedule Risk Analysis across the Projects where SRA is appropriate.

New Business - Active involvement in Bid Team activity, ensuring the Project Management ‘basics' are appropriately considered and implemented.