Electronic Systems Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role focuses on the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems. The position suits a systems-focused electronics engineer who excels at turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems
• Take ownership of system-level electronic design
• Define architectures, flow down requirements, and break down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities
• Shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment
• Produce high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation
• Work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Guide designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use
• Perform hands-on system integration and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards
• Play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration
• Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces
• Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics
• Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience with systems design tools (e.g., DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink)
• British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Nice to have:

• Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies
• Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I²C, UART)
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level
• Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence)
• Experience with SPICE simulator software

Benefits

• 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%
• Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

Important Details

• Work format: 2 to 3 days per week on-site

About the Company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation that supports the Armed Forces. They partner with governments to defend freedom. The company is proud of its employee-led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, and Disability.