Free to use Employment Support resources, which have been made available to the RAC Alumni by Armed Forces Covenant registered civilian organisations that want to give something back to the military.

Latest ALumni Opportunities >> See More


Veteran EXPO

Empowering Service Leavers and Veterans. Promoting Ex-Military personnel throughout the entire civilian workplace. Championing Veterans as a community support force throughout the Armed Forces Family, and across UK society – a Veteran Force. Alumni Endorsed

Organisation: Veteran UK

Industry: Careers

Salary: Various

Location: Various

Contact: jhamilton@satosmedia.com

centrica

The Pathway was set up late 2022, with the aim of attracting and hiring Armed Forces individuals into our business, from junior to senior hire, UK wide.

Organisation: centrica

Industry: Engery

Salary: Various

Location: Various

Contact: centricapathway@britishgas.co.uk

Entrain Space

Supporting the transition to civilian life with homes, community and opportunities

Organisation: Entrain Space

Industry: Veteran Support

Salary: N/A

Location: Various

Contact: kenny@entrainspace.co.uk

FIND YOUR NEXT CAREER

Latest Forces-friendly Vacancies

A world of opportunity exists for ex-Servicemen and women when they leave the Armed Forces. SaluteMyJob is a business with a social purpose that works to connect members of the Armed Forces community with the opportunities available to them.

Helping jobseekers at any stage of their military transition or career journey to plan and prepare for their next job, SaluteMyJob provides free employment-related resources, advice and training to veterans, reservists and their families. SaluteMyJob’s free online training platform, which is exclusive to the Armed Forces community, enables them to adapt or develop the skills they need to improve their competitiveness and to secure successful employment.

Alongside its career support, SaluteMyJob works with supportive employers around the UK to provide the Armed Forces community with access to relevant jobs, work placements, apprenticeships and more. These organisations and their opportunities feature in SaluteMyJob’s unique directory of Forces-friendly employers.

F&C soldier ilr coach

Supporting Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status

Ex-F&C soldier, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Kenneth Bannister, served as a Trooper and Lance Corporal with the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (now Royal Lancers) before passing officer selection and gaining a commission at Sandhurst. Returning to the Regiment as a Troop Leader, he enjoyed a long and varied career, including in HR as SO1 RAC Manning and culminating as an instructor at the Joint Services Command and Staff College.


Upon leaving the Army in late-2019, he normalised his UK immigration status by transitioning from his Section 8(4) Immigration Act 1971 visa (issued to all F&C soldiers) to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), thereby allowing him to settle, live and work in the UK. Today, he is the Director and Head Coach at Continual Edge Limited.

Befitting the company’s Armed Forces Covenant pledge and Military-Grade Coaching® ethos, Continual Edge has partnered with HQ RAC to offer pro bono coaching to any RAC F&C soldier seeking to gain ILR and settle in the UK at the conclusion of their service. As such, the company will work with the client to define their post-service UK immigration goals, agree a bespoke immigration transition plan, execute the plan against agreed timelines - all with ongoing support, thereby setting up the client for success upon leaving the Army.

This initiative offers RAC Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers free coaching in their pursuit of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) should they wish to settle and work in the UK following their military service. As the F&C Soldier ILR Coach, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Bannister has first-hand experience of the immigration path ahead having been through the ILR process himself. Working in partnership, the coach will ensure that the soldier (i.e. the client):

    • Understands the ILR path ahead.
    • Defines a personal immigration goal.
    • Develops a plan (early).
    • Executes the plan at the appropriate time.

in order to set up the client for success upon leaving the Army.

In line with Continual Edge Limited policy, all information shared during coaching sessions is strictly confidential. See https://www.continual-edge.com/data-protection for details.

To start this free coaching, email pursue@continual-edge.com and include the following information:

    • Email heading: RAC ILR Coaching Request - <YOUR NAME>.
    • Email main body: Briefly explain what you want. Be bold; this is your life we’re talking about here.
    • Sign off with your preferred name and contact details.
What "With You With Me" does?

WYWM assist veterans to get tech jobs without having to invest years and money into training. We help tech roles become accessible by harnessing Potential not experience.

How does a veteran apply?

  1. It is as simple as clicking this link and going through the logging on process. 
  2. Complete the aptitude and psychometric testing (approximately 2hrs).  Results and tech pathway recommendations will be emailed to you within 72hrs.
  3. Start your self learning training. If you have any questions about what pathway is best for you, a call with one of our success representatives can be booked. A user friendly syllabus is presented and time commitment outlined. Access to bootcamps with our top coaches (also veterans) is also available. 
  4. Performance dependent, the candidates receive a certificate from WYWM denoting their standard and tech pathway. WYWM will also support and pay for certifications offered outside of our organization.  

WYWM does hire individuals directly to either work for us internally, or as a "squad member"/consultant to be posted on a contract job with one of our large partners.

How does WYWM financial profit from this program?

WYWM does not profit from this program. Profits from our commercial partners and clients allow WYWM to deliver services for veterans and their spouses. WYWM genuinely wants to answer the call of the underemployment of veterans in a scalable fashion.

24C Coaching Package

Get unstuck and get going

Bogged down on the road to career transition? Need to get unstuck and get moving?

The 24C Coaching Package is designed for military personnel struggling to make progress on their career transition journey. The package comprises a confidential, focused and frank discussion that ensures the client gets unstuck, moves forward and regains their edge in their pursuit of new horizons.

Email pursue@continual-edge.com, request the 24C package and stand by for recovery.

Exclusive RAC rates. 

The UK Forces Job Seeking,
Networking and Recruitment Service

Staffed by ex-UK military people, The List serves the immediate personal employment needs of the jobseeker as they leave the UK Armed Forces, and thereafter empowers Members seeking further advancement and change in the job market. The List enables extensive business to business (B2B), employment and recruitment opportunities serving the needs of employers and recruiters in every sector of the economy. 

The List is a warm, tribal, network which builds on the Service ethos of team-work, selflessness in helping others, trust, reliability and commitment. And it is these very same attitudes and behaviours that set ex-Forces people apart and those which employers and businesses seek.

The unique recruitment opportunities and offerings to employers make our services and solutions highly attractive and competitive in the business market place. 

Latest Forces-friendly Vacancies

In addition to offering exclusive rates to RAC personnel, Continual Edge has pledged 4 pro bono 24C coaching sessions to the Cavalry Lunch Club (CLC) community. These sessions can take place in accordance with the client’s wishes - either following the annual CLC lunch, via video conference or over the telephone.

LATEST JOB OPPORTUNITES

Luxury Retail Manager

Luxury Retail Manager – Piccadilly, London

The Whisky Shop is seeking a Retail Manager to lead our flagship Piccadilly store. This is an exciting role at the heart of the UK’s leading specialist whisky retailer.

We are looking for a commercially minded leader with deep roots in London’s luxury or premium on/off-trade scene.

This role requires someone who can drive sales, build meaningful relationships, and deliver a consistently high standard of in-store experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Piccadilly flagship store, ensuring a seamless, elevated customer journey at all times

• Drive sales performance, profitability, and KPIs through clear commercial focus and leading by example.

• Continuously manage, develop and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring excellence in customer service, product knowledge, and sales execution

• Deliver ‘approachable’ luxury hosting, including customer welcome, storytelling, upselling, and closing high-value sales

• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, collectors, and whisky enthusiasts

• Drive and grow in-store events, positioning Piccadilly as a destination for premium experiences and as a hub for our London-based Loyalty programme Members.

• Oversee high store standards, visual merchandising, and stock management in line with our brand expectations

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior retail or hospitality management role within luxury retail or premium environments

• Proven commercial track record, with strong experience managing margins and analysing sales performance data

• Natural salesperson with the ability to engage, upsell, and close across a diverse, high-value clientele

• Established network in London, with an existing client base or strong potential customer address book

• Credibility and confidence working with brands and suppliers, including hosting visits, whisky tastings and events

• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and WhatsApp, with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development

• Passion for premium whisky and spirits, with a desire to create exceptional customer experiences

• Confidence and enthusiasm for content creation, with experience across social media channels, is a strong advantage - with the ability to bring the Piccadilly store experience to life digitally

Salary £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + discretionary six-monthly bonus

If you think this sounds like you, and are ready to take ownership of one of our most iconic locations, we would like to hear from you.

Date Posted: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:29:27 +0000

Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor

The role

As an Apprenticeship Support Coach, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be a vital part of maintaining learner progression, engagement, and achievement.    Day-to-day, you will play a critical role in coaching and motivating learners who are off-track or temporarily without an assigned coach. You will also:

 

  • Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence or increased demand.
  • Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions
  • Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
  • Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation
  • Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learner workshops to support learner progression.

 

 

This role is full time working 37 hours per week. The Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor role is fully remote and requires the successful candidate to deliver support across a range of sites in North Yorkshire and the North East, including but not limited to Catterick, Newcastle upon Tyne, York, Ripon and Thirsk.

 

Essential experience of the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

  • Considerable experience as a qualified assessor
  • Considerable experience in an appropriate industry environment
  • Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

 

 Qualifications for the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

  • Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
  • Maths and English – GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
  • Vehicle Mechanic Level 3 Qualification - (minimum of level 3)

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (EDBS) security clearance for this role.

Apply with your CV and we can arrange a call to discuss your skills for this role.

 

Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:51:53 +0000

Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer

Are you an Electronics Design Engineer seeking a challenging role working on high-quality projects? Our Client is looking for a skilled and ambitious individual to join  Analogue and Digital Capability Group in Stevenage. You will have a vital role in developing and delivering impeccable electronic designs for our advanced products!

Hybrid working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The Role

Take on all aspects of board level electronic design, including schematic capture, prototyping, functional testing, and proving activities. Collaborate with other Electronic Engineering teams to ensure integration of electronics within the product.

Use common development techniques such as circuit simulation and DFMEA to ensure robust electronics design and support the product life cycle from feasibility through to transfer to production, including industrial validation and quality assurance.

Contribute to research and continuous improvement activities to enhance the Electronic Engineering capability.

What we're looking for from you:

  • Experience in Electronic design, development and delivery.

  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and navigate challenges.

  • Knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products.

What they can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:05 +0000

Weapons Engineering Instructor

The role
As a Weapons Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering world-class training to Royal Navy personnel. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and make a real impact on national defence. You’ll help ensure our armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

 
Day-to-day you’ll be:
•    Delivering classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines
•    Providing subject matter expertise to support training design and review
•    Supporting governance through reporting, documentation, and assurance
•    Liaising with stakeholders and acting as a technical point of contact for training queries
•    Maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
 

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00), totalling 37 hours per week. 

 

Essential experience of the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems 
•    Experience in Weapons Handling operations 

 

Qualifications for the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Qualified Weapons System Board – Competent User Level 3 (CU3) certification

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

 

What they offer 

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee share scheme
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK  employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
  • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
     

Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:06 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

  • ILS Experience essential
  • A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
  • Understanding of predictive logistics models
  • Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
  • Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

  • ILS Experience essential
  • A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
  • Understanding of predictive logistics models
  • Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
  • Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

  • ILS Experience essential
  • A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
  • Understanding of predictive logistics models
  • Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
  • Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000


Latest Featured Jobs from 'Veteran UK'

Senior Project Manager

Site-Based/Hybrid - Full-Time/Permanent
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Security Clearance: Desirable/Preferred

About the Role:
Reporting to the General Manager, this is a customer-facing Senior Project Manager position with line management responsibility. You will manage a portfolio of technical projects end-to-end, ensuring strong governance, clear communication, and delivery against cost, quality, and time objectives.

You will also build strong customer relationships, manage stakeholders, and oversee third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver multiple complex technical projects using structured project management governance
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, milestones, risk registers, and stakeholder plans
  • Manage scope, change control, and commercial performance
  • Lead internal teams, technical resources, and third-party suppliers
  • Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders and engineering teams
  • Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned
  • Ensure alignment with company quality standards and ISO requirements

About You:

  • Experienced Project Manager delivering multiple complex technical projects
  • Strong leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills
  • Technical or engineering background
  • APMP/PMQ qualified (PPQ/ChPP desirable)
  • Advanced Microsoft Project skills and proven budget management experience
  • ERP experience advantageous

Why Join Steatite:

  • Work on cutting-edge antenna, communications, and embedded computing solutions
  • Contribute to critical industries with secure, high-performance technology
  • Collaborative environment that values innovation, wellbeing, and career growth

Apply Now: Submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for the role & current salary

Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

Location: : Barrow-in-Furness / Filton - (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), or 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,241+ (Commensurate with skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As part of the Electrical Engineering Power Team, you will be leading the development of design documents, reviewing supplier documentation, developing technical requirements and undertaking assessment of design compliance to support the development of our electrical systems.

Core duties:

  • You'll be developing design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones
  • You'll develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme
  • You'll understand the contractual and performance requirements for various systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities
  • You'll produce documentation required to support the design review process, including diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and justifications
  • You'll provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer and support build activities, defect resolution and change management
  • You'll support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems

Essential Skills:

  • BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent and CEng (or be able to satisfy requirements for CEng)
  • Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle with knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
  • Understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power system modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics
  • In depth understanding of Power System Architecture, Power Generation and Distribution, Protection and Co-ordination or Power Earth Fault Monitoring
  • Significant

The Electrical Engineering Power Team:

The Electrical Engineering Power Team are working on the UK's next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States. The team are responsible for defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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#LI-Hybrid

Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Consultant Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

Job Title: Consultant Engineer - Electrical Engineering

Location: Barrow / Filton - Hybrid (Dependent on business needs)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £56,000+ (Commensurate with skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will work as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) within SSNA's Steam Integrated Delivery Team (SIDT). This is a unique and exciting role that offers the opportunity to shape how the SIDT delivers the challenge! The role offers significant development in all areas from requirement generation through to development of verification and validation plans along with the facilities required to enable timely equipment delivery and parallel technology realisation.

Core duties:

  • You'll be acting as the electrical SME providing technical leadership and guidance to a range of cross discipline internal and external stakeholders including equipment suppliers
  • You'll manage the electrical interface with the electrical power system ensuring that a best for programme approach is adopted
  • You'll have technical ownership of the end to end delivery of key technology readiness projects essential in demonstrating an appropriate level of maturity is achieved in the end product prior to platform integration
  • You'll support the technical delivery of facility requirements needed to deliver technology readiness projects including the facilities to support the end product verification and validation activities
  • You'll undertake technical risk analysis and develop risk mitigation plans in support of equipment delivery into the SSNA platform

Essential Skills:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering BSc (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) with CEng or working towards Chartership
  • Knowledge of the integration of power electronic conversion equipment into power system designs (Inverters, rectifiers, Active Front End, filter interactions)
  • Knowledge and experience of key Power system interface requirements (power system stability, power quality and protection co-ordination)
  • Experience in developing and delivering power system / equipment level verification and validation plans (including technology readiness level strategies)
  • Knowledge of the complete engineering life cycle of delivery an equipment or system in a complex engineering environment with many competing requirements (requirement generation through to test and commissioning)

The SSNA Steam Integrated Delivery Team (SIDT):

The SIDT is tasked with delivering key equipment into the SSNA platform, which is novel to a submarine environment. Due to the novelty of the equipment there is a need to support equipment delivery with additional parallel technology maturity enablement plans. This is a unique and exciting role that offers the opportunity to shape how the SIDT delivers the challenge!

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Planning & Control Manager - SAP S/4HANA

Shape the future of Manufacturing Planning and Control processes! Join us at the forefront of our SAP S/4HANA Digital Transformation, where your expertise will define the foundation for Planning and Control across Manufacturing UK.

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remotely, due to workload classification.

Travel requirement to France one week per month (minimum) for the duration of SAP transformation programme and ongoing requirements for European travel afterwards

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced SAP - Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP) user to lead the UK Planning & Execution governance on a group Digital Transformation Programme to SAP S/4HANA.

We are embarking on a bold, group-wide Digital Transformation programme (IMPACT) that will redefine how we work, connect and deliver value across the organisation. The programme focuses on upgrading MBDA's SAP Enterprise Resource Planning capability, with the goals of harmonising processes across the group (where applicable) and adopting SAP standard practices.

As the Manufacturing IMPACT SME for Planning and Control, you will be responsible for defining and validating future state S/4HANA capability and operating practices across Manufacturing UK - Planning and Control North & South alongside the strategy for Planning and Control to standardise system practices, harmonise processes with MBDA group, introduce efficiencies, maintain business continuity - during, and post S/4HANA deployment.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and influence the future of MBDA!

Delegated by the UK Manufacturing Stream Lead -
  • Responsible for defining and validating S/4HANA Future state processes surrounding Planning and Control processes, securing stakeholder "buy in"
  • Responsible for the delivery and validation of UK Planning and Execution general top-level design material
  • Responsible for reviewing, validating and signing off all detailed design content securing stakeholder "buy in"
  • Represent Manufacturing UK in international and UK specific workshops including domain level and cross-domain
  • Responsible for Leading system test campaigns within area of responsibility
  • Support Manufacturing Change Lead in scoping the AS IS vs TO BE gaps for Training and Comms initiative
  • Support Manufacturing Change Lead in identifying change opportunities to adopt ahead of S4 UK deployment
  • Support Manufacturing Change Lead, Manufacturing functions and business units in adopting identified improvements ahead of S4 UK deployment
  • Support Data Migration/Data Cleansing topics
  • Support Manufacturing Stream Lead in all elements of the IMPACT Program
  • Obtain end-to-end Manufacturing UK knowledge in future state S4 processes and capabilities (outside of area of responsibility)

What we're looking for from you:
  • HNC Level of qualifications or equivalent.
  • High level of experience/exposure to SAP ERP usage in a Manufacturing context - Engineering, Logistics services, Manufacturing Planning & Control
  • High level of experience in Planning and Control processes
  • Confident in decision making in multi- nationality environments essential
  • Confident in stakeholder management and engagements at varied levels of the organisation including multi- nationality environments essential
  • Good planning and organising skills
  • Analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental Project Engineer

Are you looking to work in a world-class, specialist mechanical and climatic facilities? At MBDA you will be able to use ground-breaking analytical tools and powerful, innovative techniques for simulating environments across the weapons life cycle.

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

The opportunity:

As an Environmental Project Engineer you will expected to work closely and build relationships with a range of MBDA functions, sectors and Chief Engineers including Systems Engineering, Architecture, Design and Proving teams.

You will provide technical expertise in generating environmental requirements, supporting the development of robust product designs and defining and managing cost effective proving strategies throughout the product development cycle. You will also work closely with our existing team of highly experienced project and test engineers to define and deliver environmental test programmes.

You will provide a technical focal point for all stages of the product lifecycle, through concept definition, design aid, formal qualification and certification and onto in-service support. Our expertise covers the areas of: environmental requirement specification and management; definition of proving methodologies; certification; project management; data analysis; simulation and modelling and testing in climatic, mechanical (vibration and shock) and fatigue.

You will act as a technical interface with customers in the delivery of technical work packages. Including the planning, delivery and monitoring of assigned work packages, making engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority to ensure projects are delivered to plan.

Some of the key challenges for the role include:
  • Effectively dealing with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently, cross-projects.
  • Interaction with the customer community at a high level, maintaining integrity of engineering outputs.
  • Ensuring adherence to delivery timescales and costs, whilst supporting complex technical engineering projects
  • Contributing to EE&F strategy to keep pace with emerging technologies and threats.

What we're looking for from you:
  • Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
  • Experience of planning, managing and delivering small to medium sized work packages.
  • Knowledge of environmental engineering within the defence sector or relevant industry.
  • Knowledge of vibration, shock, temperature and humidity environments, and their applicability to different products at different life cycle stages.
  • An understanding of environmental test processes, test measurements and instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of international Environmental Standards (DEF STAN 00-035 / AECTP 300 / AECTP 400 / Mil-std 810 etc.)
  • Someone with an analytical mind and excellent problem solving skills.
  • Someone who strives for solutions with an inquisitive nature.
  • Good verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Effective at working in teams with strong interpersonal skills.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Algorithm Design Engineer - Navigation

Our Algorithm Design Engineers work on fast-moving projects to develop and evaluate Navigation Algorithms, involved in researching, developing, testing and evaluating algorithms as part of wider systems solutions at MBDA.

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

The Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer will be part of a dynamic team within the Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department, where you will get the opportunity to work across a range of contract and research activities that impact multiple areas of deliveries within MBDA.

Navigation algorithms are central to the design and development of MBDA's complex guided weapon systems products. This role will help you understand how GCN supports our weapon system products and gain insight into a number of related disciplines with whom we have a high level of interactions

Algorithms are developed at many stages of the lifecycle, including:
  • Research studies, both externally and internally funded, to investigate algorithms for future developments
  • Algorithms to support initial missile feasibility and concept studies
  • Algorithms in support of assessment and development programmes
  • Algorithms to support upgrades for in-service products.

What we're looking for from you:
  • Ideally PhD qualified and with relevant industrial experience or Degree with a strong mathematical content e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics
  • Previous demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience
  • Strong programming skills are required including MATLAB
  • Relevant experience with the state-of-the-arts navigation algorithms, Navigation Algorithm design, comparative evaluation and testing is a strong advantage

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Algorithm Specialist

Our GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) team are delivering algorithms across the full life cycle of our products, from concept creation through to in-service support. In this role, you will be working on algorithms that are key to achieve the performance needs of both current and future Weapon and Missile Systems.

Salary: £50,000 - £57,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers; and be interacting with other subject areas like Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality.

You'll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning. You will be exposed to ground breaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle.

What we're looking for from you:
  • Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science)
  • Relevant Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage
  • Domain knowledge such as Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics
  • Algorithms knowledge such as Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning
  • Tools and Libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, Py Torch, Open AI-Gym/Universe, Model based design
  • Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support
  • A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join our Production Design Support Team. You will play a leading role in a range of Engineering activities, providing Test Equipment design support to the Manufacturing organization and broadening your expertise in an international environment. An exciting career path awaits!

Job Title: Test Equipment Design Engineer, Production Design Support

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

We have a phenomenal opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to play a leading role in the support of production activities with Production Design Support (PDS) at our site in Bolton.

You will act as an integral interface between our design teams and our manufacturing teams while working alongside other support engineers to provide knowledge and support.

The role offers the candidate a true engineering challenge in their core discipline(s), whilst providing scope for personal growth and development in other areas.

Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role as you not only see designs coming to life in the manufacturing environment but you can help to shape the design of the products and test equipment, delivering support to our customers.

What we're looking for from you:
  • Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience) with experience of designing product/systems and/or providing support to designs through the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.
  • Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring. Someone with a passion for innovation and collaboration.
  • Experienced engineer who will be prepared to work autonomously if needed, leading the delivery of your work assignments and actively engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs.
  • Solid experience of managing discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions.
  • Investigative skills to be able to find Root Causes of design related issues and propose robust corrective actions.
  • Full Product Lifecycle knowledge or experience
  • Willingness to provide support to and mentor other Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

Proven experience in the design of one or more of the following disciplines:-
  • RF and Antenna Design
  • Electrical Architecture
  • Design for Safety and Integrity
  • RF Test and measurement principle knowledge

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Systems Design Engineer

We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems.

Salary: Up to £57,000 (depending on experience)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

As a Systems Design Engineer you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customer with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes.

Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers.

Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system, The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings, and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis and training.

Day to day you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware as well as investigating customer queries.

What we're looking for from you:
  • Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products.
  • Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements, solving complex problems, and providing solutions that help the user perform their role to the best of their ability.
  • Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience).

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Land Ceptor Physical Systems Design & Certification Engineer

Bolton

Join the Land Ceptor team and work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of emerging export customers. In either case, you'll be building on world-class design: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.

Salary: Circa £48,000-£53,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

As part of the Physical Systems Design & Certification team, you will help manage the overall physical functionality and certification of the in-service system while supporting the evolution of the weapon system for future customers.

What we're looking for from you:
  • A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team on a number of varied tasks
  • A good understanding of systems engineering principles, processes and practices
  • An appreciation of requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level
  • Knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware
  • Awareness of test procedures required to verify products and the gathering of evidence to enable certification (experience working with defence standards, Mil Spec, etc. ideal, especially environmental and EMC)
  • Experience preparing and conducting ground trials and gathering evidence from physical activities would be advantageous
  • Confidence in presenting technical engineering information and promoting decision making
  • Experience of technical report writing and use of configuration management tools
  • A Logical approach to problem solving

What's in it for you?
  • The opportunity to be instrumental in the evolution of the Land Ceptor system for both UK and export customers
  • The ability to grow your career within a wide engineering sphere with an exposure to all stages of the engineering product lifecycle
  • A challenging and varied scope of work with a good mix of short and long term objectives
  • Opportunities for short term UK and European travel
  • You will be responsible for defining, reporting and managing the workload in this area

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Functional Integration Engineer

SPEAR 3 Functional Integration Proving Engineer

Are you a hands-on engineer with an eye for detail and a passion for knowing how things work? Are you ready to prove the performance of cutting-edge defence technology? Join a dynamic team where you'll be proving weapon subsystem products do what we say they do!

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to classification and working with real hardware.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Security Clearance (SC) checks which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The Opportunity

The Integration and Missile Validation department is looking for a talented engineer to join our mission to achieve the Certificate of Design for a new UK Weapon System. You will be instrumental in demonstrating that the SPEAR 3 Weapon is fit-for-purpose and operates correctly. SPEAR 3 is an important Weapon System programme advancing through the first customer capability requirement and also on to new variants for additional UK and export platforms.

Reporting to the Functional Integration Proving Lead, you will be responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on trials across the system and subsystem design to support verification of the electrical, physical and functional compatiblity .

You will:
  • Design trials: Design functional test setups and specify the necessary test methodology and stimuli to meet the requirements of complex model-derived use case / test cases.
  • Prepare for trial: Lead or support trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all aspects, including safety, are assessed and documented.
  • Coordinate: Manage and configure complex trials, ensure integrity and accuracy of data and results in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Execute tests: Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up of design aid proving, robustness and formal qualification tests using real hardware test rigs in our dedicated labs.
  • Record comprehensively: Produce accurate logs of all proving activities, raising issues in a timely and detailed way.
  • Analyse data: Record and meticulously analyse trial data to support the verification that the system meets its stringent requirements.
  • Report findings: Articulate test data and results to support the product's development and wider stakeholder understanding of the product/design.
  • Support certification: Provide critical data and reports to support the formal clearance and certification of our products for use.
  • Interface: You will work closely between the software and equipment design teams with the deep knowledge of how the product operates and behaves in practice.
  • Communicate: Ensuring seamless coordination and information flow throughout the integration.
  • Develop Capability: Within the IMV department, there will be opportunities for passionate individuals to support the development and growth of specialist integration skills and capability, tools and technology.

This role will reward individuals who enjoy hand-on testing of products, resolving complex problems and understanding how complex systems work.

The role is predominantly based in our labs on the Stevenage site.

What we're looking for from you:
  • A practically minded and hands-on engineer with a passion for integrating and testing hardware and software.
  • Familiarity using general, commercial lab test equipment.
  • A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities.
  • Communication skills to effectively interface with design, software, test equipment and systems teams.
  • Familiarity using data analysis tools and methods with complex technical data.
  • An inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving to derive logical solutions, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios.
  • A dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload
  • Someone who is looking for a new challenge/opportunity, with a growth mindset and ability to shape, improve and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies.
  • Higher education or strong knowledge in: Electronics, Electrical, RF, Physics, Software or similar.
  • Experience or interest in developing skills in scripting and coding (e.g. Python, Matlab and similar).

Our Business:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT