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Hardware in  the Loop Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
8 Feb 2019
Reference
P7419F

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Job Details

The Opportunity
To work in a unique test facility, integrating and testing missile hardware in a dynamic flight environment.
You would be part of a small multi skilled team, doing a technical, ‘hands on’ role and experiencing a wide variety of complex, high technology work.
The Role
Hardware In The Loop (HWIL) work is a technical ‘hands on’ role, which involves designing, developing and using closed loop HWIL simulations which include the following components, operating and interacting together;
  • Real time computing, software and mathematical models (eg aerodynamics)
  • Communication interfaces and electrical test equipment
  • Missile hardware subsystems (seeker, navigation sensors and main missile computer)
  • High performance hydraulic equipment to represent missile and target motion
  • Target scene generators to emit IR or RF radiation
The role is predominantly a technical role, with an emphasis on design and development of simulation software, integrating this with missile equipment, running and analysing tests.
What's great about the role?
  • Interesting and challenging technical work within a complex simulation environment
  • Work with and experience a wide variety of technologies and engineering skills
  • Work with high technology equipment in a leading and unique test facility
  • Predominantly a technical software and systems integration role
  • Options for working on multi-national programs, in multi-national teams
  • Opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and experience of how our products works
What’s great about joining this team?
  • A small, experienced, multi skilled team
  • Work with people with an active, problem solving approach to work
  • Our team is responsible for the design, development and use of complex HWIL simulations
  • Opportunity to develop “hands on” and practical engineering solutions through to the final product
  • Grow and develop engineering skills – a high level of exposure to difference disciplines
What are we looking for?
  • Ideally you will have Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or must be willing to apply for it
  • Ability and experience of software development, ideally using C or similar
  • Integrating hardware and software
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Be pro-active and be capable of working on their own initiative with minimum supervision
  • Able to work with varied engineering teams
  • Additional skills which would be advantageous include
    • Matlab/Simulink
    • real time computing systems
    • mathematical modelling
    • ability to visualise and analyse complex systems
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.
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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
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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