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RF Test Systems Development Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bolton
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
10 Nov 2018
Reference
P6916

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Discipline
Systems
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

What’s the opportunity?

An opportunity has arisen to develop Test Equipment for some of MBDA’s most advanced products, and support this same equipment in a brand new production facility. Whilst the primary aim is focused on the highly advanced millimetre wave seeker, there is scope to work on other unique opportunities, offering the right candidate a true engineering challenge, not only in their core discipline, but also scope for growth. This role is based in Bolton.

What will you be doing?
  • Developing high end RF test systems on millimetre wave technology and providing qualitative assurance of the product conformity;
  • Developing other complex test systems and articles for unique test domains, starting at first principles and pushing the performance of certain technologies to the extreme of its capability to provide meaningful and robust data;
  • Supporting existing test systems, used in a wide variety of situations (including live missile testing) to maintain high end capability
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams, manufacturing teams, customer support functions and the customers themselves on all test aspects.

What are the benefits for you?
  • The opportunity to work on some of the most advanced engineering products in the sector
  • The opportunity to develop and grow into broader engineering disciplines
  • The ability to become a leading expert in specialist fields
  • A broad and varied technology and skill base
  • A broad network of contacts within the defence industry
  • The opportunity to travel to other European and non-European countries

What’s great about joining this team?
  • A small team working in a larger group creates a fantastic local atmosphere with a good level of support and challenge;
  • You will be moving into a brand new bespoke production facility with a modern environment and the opportunity to develop new tools, techniques and processes;
  • A group working within a leading company, offering all the benefits that a large company can bring.
  • Scope for development, a competitive benefits package, good local support, great atmosphere.

Who and what we are looking for from you?
  • Ideally degree/ HNC/HND qualified in a relevant electronics / electrical / RF discipline;
  • Experience in development of complete test solutions (RF experience advantageous);
  • Experience in a production support role is an advantage, but not essential;
  • You will be a self-starter / self-manager with a willingness to learn and a keen interest in pushing yourself. You will acknowledge your own capabilities and seek guidance where needed;
  • A good communicator with the ability to provide direction and influence the design of the product to enhance its testability.

What you would get
  • Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, an employee funded voluntary private healthcare scheme, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.


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Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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