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Principal Test Engineer (Environmental Stress Screening)

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bolton
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
7 Apr 2019
Reference
P7520

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Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen to lead the ESS Engineering team at the MBDA missile manufacturing facility in  Bolton. This is a dynamic and challenging environment providing the right candidate with the chance to demonstrate technical expertise and to influence future test policy, The ESS department is a significant investment by MBDA in this competitive High  Reliability complex product market, with over 20 Combined Thermal and Vibration systems currently in operation.
 
The Role
Responsible for the Specification & Delivery of Environmental Test Screening Facilities for a wide range of products used in air, land and sea defence systems and provide technical expertise in the Environmental Stress Screening throughout the product lifecycle
Design, commissioning & maintenance of a range of Climatic and Vibration equipment, including the definition & implementation of Environmental Stress Screening Regimes.
MBDA Bolton has an extensive range of bespoke test facilities, capabilities and skills to support production Environmental Stress Screening, and is at the forefront of the development of automated facilities to improve effectiveness and reliability.
 
What are we looking for?
  • Degree/HND (Mechanical/Electrical) Level of Qualifications or equivalent.
  • Experience of Vibration and Climatic testing, including derivation of control strategies, function of climatic chambers and equipment, vibration test controllers and data acquisition systems.
  • A good understand of measurement and test principles, and equipment.
  • Detailed knowledge of Climatec Chamber and Vibration System design, Eurotherm and Data Physics Control Instrumentation would be beneficial.
  • A strong ability to identify the correct technical solution and drive this though with the Customer.
  • An understanding of Cryogenic and Pneumatic systems would be an advantage.
  • Effective at working in teams with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good Planning and Organising skills.
  • Communication skills; the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Proven analytical and problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
What would you get?
  • Competitive salary, 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: MBDA UK require all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).
 
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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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