Systems Performance Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom • Posted June 03, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Posted: June 03, 2026
Category: architecture-and-engineering
Application Deadline: July 13, 2026

Role Description

As a Systems Performance Engineer, within one of our systems engineering teams, you will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes, developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea).

Expect assignments across concept, assessment or demonstration phase contracts, covering one of the MBDA product lines. System Performance is an essential part of the system design process and a key indicator as to whether the design is suitable.

Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: UK National only

Restrictions 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) and UK Security Ch...

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