Propulsion Subsystem Lead

Propulsion Subsystem Lead
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom (2 days on site)
Employment Type:

Full Time
Europe's most successful Integrated Defence Company is seeks the expertise of a technically astute Subsystem Engineer to join its Propulsion Department in Bristol.
The Company:
In response to escalating geopolitical instability, the team is committed to delivering €26 billion worth of projects over the next six years. Directly contributing to the peaceful prosperity of millions of citizens and ensuring the safety of our Armed Forces.
As NATO's leading supplier of state-of-the-art combat deterrents, the organisation develops Advanced Missile and Defence Systems which provide decisive national security capabilities to our Home Nations and strategic allies'.
Responsibilities
Accountable for delivery of the propulsion subsystem key project deliverable milestones, the budget management, reporting Propulsion activities to the customer, and for delivering a robust PSS programme plan for development and qualification of the product to meet broader programme schedule.
Lead the internal MBDA stakeholders and the propulsion subsystem Design Authorities to manage and deliver agreed work packages across all current programme work phases;
Responsible as the technical interface between the DA and MBDA to ensure consistency of equipment with system performance and Project commitments.
Liaise with customer organisation (PTs), managing the political environment to align the priorities and approaches with the technical direction of the propulsion developments, within a technically complex and programmatically challenging programme.
Responsible for managing the equipment Technical Requirement Specifications (TRS). Propose and manage new trade-offs for equipment TRS to the project team, after identification of risks /opportunities, alongside the DA and stakeholders;
Organise and coordinate cost / risk / performance assessments of the design options, including system analysis, to ensure that best deliverable options are progressed;
Manage technical interface with the Equipment Design Authority, including acceptance of the delivery;
Support equipment integration at the system level;
Assess capability of the Equipment Design Authority and deliver feedback to the function;
Apply the other SMD policies at System and Missile levels;
Undertake technical progress meetings and milestone reviews with the Supplier.
The Propulsion Lead is required to maintain regular contact with the Suppliers and Project team to ensure the programme continues in a timely manner, with risks flagged early and opportunities exploited to the maximum.
Initiate and facilitate formal design reviews with stakeholders to allow verification of progress and acceptance of solutions through the course of the programme.
Build network, strong relationships and influence stakeholders in MBDA UK, across MBDA NatCos, and with the customer PTs, particularly in DE&S & the assurance community.
Agree the qualification and production strategies to ensure that the needs of the PT, assurance authorities and production team are adequately addressed and deliverable within the constraints of the project
What we're looking for from you:
Technical knowledge of Solid Rocket Motor design, qualification, and manufacturing
Ability to provide leadership, well developed planning and organisational skills
Programme management including work tasks, budget, risk and opportunities, subcontracts.
Can define, re-engineer and review processes
Negotiating and influencing skills
Extensive business knowledge of customers, competitors and suppliers
Reputation management with customer stakeholders, collaborators and suppliers.
Good judgement and initiative
Good understanding of policies and standards.
Highly developed communication skills, including awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly
Benefits Package:
Base salary:

£50,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Annual Bonus:

Up to 21% of base salary
Annual Salary Review:

Up to 6.5% + guaranteed £1k increase per annum
Flexi-Leave:

Earn up to 15 days of flexi-leave - after a contracted 38-hour working week
Pension : Pension 14% (6% Employee and 8% Employer)
Holidays : 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Company Sick Pay : This ranges from 6 weeks for the first six months of service and scales up to 48 weeks after 5 years of service.
Learning & Development:

The Company holds 3 Investors in People Gold Awards and offers every employee access to work-class training and development/career tools
If this sounds like an exciting and rewarding environment that you could thrive in, we encourage you to apply below or contact us directly for more information.