Guidant Global is working with the UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, seeking an experienced Data Link Systems Engineer to provide a unique opportunity to apply your skills within a growing company and multi-talented team. Additionally, exposure to complex and technologically advanced projects and products provides a stimulating experience. The successful candidate would work with highly talented and motivated engineers in a friendly and supportive environment located at the site in Stevenage.

As a Data Link Systems Engineer, the successful candidate will have the ability to join an excellent team and be responsible for the Systems Engineering aspects of the MICA NG Datalink under development.

What you'll get to do as a Data Link Systems Engineer:

The French Defence Procurement Agency DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has awarded MBDA the contract for the MICA NG (Missile d'Interception et de Combat Aérien Nouvelle Génération) programme to develop the next generation of the MICA missile. With deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026, MICA NG will be available to arm the current and future versions of the Rafale combat aircraft. The MICA NG programme includes an extensive redesign of the present MICA family while keeping the same aerodynamics, mass, and centre of gravity. The technological step changes introduced with this generation change will provide the capability to counter future threats. The candidate will also manage the Systems Engineering aspects of the MICA NG Datalink under development.

Responsible for systems engineering, requirements definition and validation of the MICA NG Datalink, accountable to the Datalink CofEx Systems Lead.
Elicit and understand customer needs to develop a complete and coherent system design solution.
Develop and refine the internally generated requirements for the equipment in collaboration with the Mechanical, Electronic and Software Design Leads.
RF system performance prediction and assessment
Support to development and in-service trials and activities
System concept development
Resolution of customer and trials-related queries
Interfacing with the supplier, customer community and its agencies

What we're looking for:

Experience in system engineering for defence-standard hardware, firmware, and software.
When applied to secure communication systems, appreciate the RF systems, particularly design challenges associated with RF circuits, information assurance, and cyber security.
Proficient Rational DOORS user the ability to create and manage requirement modules and associated requirement verification modules within formal change processes.
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the capability to write clear concise engineering documentation.
Confident interaction skills - verbal communication, listening and time management.
Proficiency in the use of MATLAB
Top level understanding of RF systems and propagation.
Must be able to achieve SC clearance.

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.