Electronic Engineer/Architect (Missile Architect)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2025. MBDA UK scores B on the Alion truth index.
We have exciting engineering opportunities for electrical or electronic engineers to contribute to the advancement of missile defence systems within the Missile Electrical Architecture team at MBDA UK. Join us to work on the next generation of missile defence systems.
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen willingness to obtain DV clearance.
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:
Are you ready to play a crucial role in cutting-edge missile projects? We are looking for skilled professionals to support the electrical/electronic aspects of missile system architecture. Your responsibilities will include specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety.
You’ll be performing an important and key role for one of the many exciting new projects within MBDA. Supporting the electrical/electronic technical aspects of the system architecture and topology of a missile. Along with this you will specify and determine:
· Electrical requirements for subsystems/equipment
· Interface definitions and characteristics
· Power architecture, including load budget and profiles
· Data communication and processing architecture
· Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening
· Signal safety, including routing of safety-related signals
This role is perfect for experienced engineers or those eager to enhance their engineering skills. Join our dynamic team and engage in technical discussions with equipment suppliers, participate in testing activities, and contribute to various stages of missile development.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of missile technology.
What we're looking for from you:
- Ideally a degree or equivalent qualification in electrical/electronic engineering or a related subject
- Previous experience working within a similar role
- UK/international travel may be required to suppliers, customers, and other MBDA sites in UK & Europe.
- DV clearance or a willingness to obtain
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