Skip to main content

This job has expired

Electronics Development Technician

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
4 May 2019
Reference
P7517

View more

Discipline
Electronics
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Salary: Up to £28k DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
 
 
The Opportunity
 
An opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Development Technician to be part of our highly skilled teams that develops Electronics for all of MBDA’s products. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of engineering tasks, including some design related work, offering the right candidate challenges not only in their core discipline, but also scope for growth and career development.
 
Our teams encompass Missile Computers, Actuation Systems, Data Links, Telemetry Systems and new technologies/research. The candidate may be assigned to any of these teams.
 
The Role
 
Supporting the development of electronic equipment through a wide spectrum of tasks including simple design, logistics, prototype manufacture, test and fault finding and production of a variety of documents related to these tasks, such as test documents that aid in proving that the design meets its requirements.
 
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 a broader engineer by involvement in different product types in different phases of the development process (from initial ideas right up to introduction into mass production)
  • The ability to specialise in certain fields if desired
  • Being part of a broad and varied technology and skill base in a demanding Engineering environment
  • Access to 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 Electronic Equipment design teams are multi-disciplined dynamic, focussed and agile teams of various sizes depending upon the product type and phase of development.
  • The candidate will work with Engineers that specialise in all aspects of Electronics design. These skills are located together in teams that provide 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 of the design environment and the development process
  • Experience in a production support role is an advantage, but not essential
  • You will have some familiarity with test and fault finding on a range of technologies which would include a number of the following: RF, Analogue, Digital, Optical, and Safety.
  • You will have familiarity with the development process and understand the logistics of kitting parts and progressing through prototyping processes.
  • You will have good skills in IT office packages such as Excel, Word
  • 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, an employee funded voluntary private healthcare scheme, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
                                  
     
     
    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).
     
     
    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

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert