EMC Project Team Leader

Bristol

An opportunity has arisen in our highly skilled and expanding EMC projects team for a new team leader.

Job Title: Electromagnetic Capability Project Team Lead

Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience 

Location: Bristol or Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

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.

The opportunity:

The EMC team provides specialist advice, strategy and guidance to all complex weapon programmes from the concept through design, proving and into in service. You will work across multiple programmes and across three main strands: requirements, design and proving.

You will have access to extensive military EMC test capabilities also managed separately within the EMC department that will be used to qualify the MBDA product developments against the electromagnetic environment requirements.

Your team will be responsible for investigating and/or deploying novel digital proving techniques and methodology. In addition to supporting the project teams directly, you will be managing and coordinating the project activities your team performs.

What we're looking for from you:

• You'll possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to manage activities on time, on cost and on quality, deploying key project management principles to ensure delivery success.
• Adaptability - a proactive, willing, helpful attitude and a calm professional manner, even when things are changed at the last minute.
• A clear passion for people management and development. Investing in the growth of team members through feedback, training and mentorship.
• A high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to help foster a positive, inclusive and supportive environment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic and electromagnetic engineering is desirable but not essential. The role will require knowledge of EMC, however this can be developed in role.

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Our company:

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.

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

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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