MBDA
Senior Electronics Engineer
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Electronics Engineer
Bolton
Bolton-based MBDA is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our growing team dedicated to designing and developing advanced electronic solutions for MBDA UK defence products.
- Salary: Circa £42,000–£48,000 (depending on experience)
- Location: Bolton
- Working pattern: Dynamic hybrid (3–4 days/week on-site) due to workload classification
- Security clearance requirement: British citizenship only (HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance required)
What We Offer You
A competitive package designed to support both professional and personal growth:
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (annually, performance-based)
- Pension contribution: Up to 14% of total salary (employer + employee)
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days per year
- Flexible working arrangements welcomed
- Enhanced parental leave:
- Up to 26 weeks (maternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
- Additional provisions for paternity leave, neonatal care, and fertility treatments
- On-site facilities:
- Subsidised meals
- Free car parking
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Covers optical care, dental, health and wellbeing expenses
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The Opportunity
Our Electronics Engineers are at the heart of developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for land, sea, and air platforms. Your role would include:
- Design & development of electronics from concept to flight-ready hardware
- Concept generation, schematics, and manufacturing data packs
- Component & COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) selection
- Testing, qualifying, and certifying products for harsh environments
- Technical reporting for all stages of the product lifecycle
- Investigation support and collaboration with manufacturing teams
- Hands-on experience in our labs (prototyping to production)
Development & Progression Path
This role offers: ✔ Structured mentoring and shadowing of senior engineers/technical leads ✔ The option to progress to Senior Electronics Engineer or Technical Lead within MBDA ✔ Training and support to broaden skills and drive career growth
We value collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning—bringing together diverse perspectives to deliver mission-critical solutions.
About MBDA
We are a leading defence organisation with a shared purpose: ensuring peace, freedom, and sovereignty are safeguarded across nations.
- Dedicated to supporting our Armed Forces
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
- Employee-led networks for Gender Equality, Neurodiversity, Armed Forces, and woven support groups
- Flexible adjustments and support for recruitment and retention
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Requirements
We are looking for proactive, motivated individuals to fulfil this role, ideally with:
✅ Qualification preference:
- Degree (electronics engineering, science, physics)
- HND-equivalent experience in electronics development ✅ Proven experience with:
- Complex electronics design and troubleshooting
- Working in multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, firmware, software)
- End-to-end product lifecycles (concept → production) ✅ Key attributes:
- Organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
- Resilience and passion for continuous development
- Collaborative mindset
Note: Formal qualifications aren’t mandatory—real-world engineering achievements and commitment to growth count.
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Find out more about our defence innovations, company culture, and career paths by connecting with MBDA on: LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK), or visit [MBDA Careers](link placeholder).
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