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Test Equipment Development Technician

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
7 Feb 2019
Reference
P7434

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Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity
 
An opportunity has arisen for a Test Equipment Development Technician to be part of a highly skilled team that develops Test Equipment for all of MBDA’s products. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of engineering technologies offering the right candidate challenges not only in their core discipline, but also scope for growth and career development.
 
The Role
  • Supporting the development of Test Equipment to be applied across a wide spectrum of technologies including Missile Computers, Actuation Systems, Data Links, Telemetry Systems
  • Proving that developed Test Equipment meets the Technical Requirement
  • Supporting the integration of Test Equipment to the Unit Under Test and proving that it meets its functional/operational requirements
  • Supporting existing Test Equipment used in a wide variety of situations (possibly including live missile testing) to maintain high end capability
  • Developing an understanding of Test Equipment Design for PCB, Equipment, System and Missile applications
  • Providing support to Test Equipment project teams in their delivery to customers.
     
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 (analogue, digital, RF optical, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), power and more)
  • The ability to specialise in certain fields
  • A broad and varied technology and skill base
  • A broad network of contacts within the defence industry
  • The opportunity to travel to other MBDA sites in the UK and in Europe 
  • What’s great about the team?
  • The UK Test Equipment team is a multi-disciplined dynamic, focussed and agile team of about 100 engineers specialising in all aspects of Test Equipment design, including specialisation on hardware, software and embedded real-time systems.These skills are located together in one plateau providing an atmosphere of supportive cooperation and interdependence that binds the team together to face the challenges of the future 
 
What are we looking for?
  • Ideally HNC qualified in a relevant electronics / electrical discipline.
  • You will have experience in operation and structure of test solutions
  • Experience in a production support role is an advantage, but not essential
  • You will have some familiarity with some of the Test Techniques used on RF, Analogue, Digital, Optical, Comms, functional test and ESS processes
  • You will be enthusiastic with a willingness to learn and be keen to push yourself.
  • You will acknowledge your own capabilities and seek guidance where needed.
  • You will be a good communicator, both written and verbally
  • You will have good problem solving skills and the ability to contribute positively to engineering investigations
 
What would you get?
  • Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), and superb learning and development opportunities.
     
     
Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance without restrictions
 
Are you a member of LinkedIn?  If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news.
 
LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)

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

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