Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer (RMO) - Laser Source

MBDA UK
📍 bristol, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Become part of a leading defence organisation developing the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system – DragonFire. This role supports the project’s rapid development programme and is key to delivering a world‑class, deployable air‑defence system.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: up to £53,000, depending on experience.

  • Company bonus: up to £2,500 (based on performance)
  • Pension: up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)
  • Paid overtime opportunity
  • Flexi‑leave: up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements welcome
  • Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (additional options for paternity, neonatal and fertility support)
  • Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
  • Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday health, optical and dental expenses

Working Arrangements

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Job Details

  • Location bristol, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 30, 2026