Power Electronics Engineer

MBDA Systems

  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • £45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Are you passionate about engineering? As a member of our Power Electronics team, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part in delivering the power electronics that control our Actuation Systems.Job Title: Power Electronics EngineerSalary: Circa £45,000 depending on experienceLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)Dynamic (hybrid) working: Please note that this role is predominantly site based. However, it could be full time or part time in order to meet your own needs should the business be able to accommodate it. Depending on Individual Project Business needs, we are flexible and accommodating.Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions 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 looking to design high-integrity, complex systems? MBDA deliver cutting-edge products to nations and customers across the world and our Power Electronics team is critical to the development of these products. As a member of the Power Electronics team, you’ll play an integral part in delivering the power electronics that control our Actuation Systems - driving and controlling motors that manoeuvre fins and ultimately provide controlled movement to our products.You will use your experience to support circuit design, prototyping, testing and integration/design proving of hardware needed for motor control, feedback loops and general control system support during flight.Your role will cover activities from early feasibility and technology assessments through to certification and supporting transition to production. You will operate in all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring products meet quality, cost and rate targets by working closely with wide ranging stakeholders as part of multi-disciplinary teams.What we’re looking for from you:
  • Ideally, degree qualified ​with a demonstrable good solid background and experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for team working and collaboration.
  • Experience of working in high integrity industries where stringent safety and security constraints are ingrained; therefore possessing an appreciation for MBDA’s responsibility to deliver excellence, at every level.
  • Proven experience in power electronics along with the experience and commitment to designing excellent solutions.
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA 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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