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Test Equipment Design Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
11 Sep 2019
Reference
P7786

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Discipline
Design, Electronics
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow
 
Role Title and Location: Test Equipment Design Engineer - Stevenage
Job Ref No: P7786
Reports to: Engineering Project Manager
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive salary & Excellent Benefits
 
The Opportunity
 
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team offering the right candidate a challenging role coupled with an exciting career path.  We have a number of vacancies in our rapidly growing, highly skilled team that designs Test Equipment for all of MBDA’s products. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines and product technologies offering the right candidate challenges not only in their core discipline, but also scope for growth and career development across the business.
 
Vacancies exist in the technology domains of:  
  • RF Systems test
  • Mechanical actuation test
  • Analogue and Digital electronics test
  • Systems level test
  • Digital communications link test
 
Vacancies exist in the skill domains of:
  • Test solution architects
  • Test Equipment Hardware design (Rack based Test Equipment and Portable test solutions)
  • Test Equipment integration, validation
  • Documentation and certification
 
What are we looking for?
  • Experienced Engineers in the design, integration and validation of test solutions for electronic / electro mechanical equipment and systems
  • Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development
    • Design Proving and performance testing during development
    • Environmental and EMC testing during qualification etc.
    • Product integrity testing in Series Manufacture
    • Product Acceptance
    • Support to deployed Test Equipment
  • Other experience / knowledge  (non-essential, but desirable):
    • CE marking (LVD and EMC).
    • Design for Test methodology
    • Test data analytics and problem solving
    • Concurrent Engineering
    • Working in multi-functional teams
 
What’s in it for you?
  • The opportunity to work for a successful, International business, one that forms part of the Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for; a Company that has achieved Gold status in  Investors in People.
  • MBDA has a strong commitment to supporting on-going professional and career development.You will have the opportunity to develop and broaden both technical and leadership skills within a growing company.
  • Exposure to complex and technologically advanced products, providing a stimulating experience. 
  • The opportunity to travel to other MBDA sites in the UK and in Europe and to develop your language skills
  • MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential.We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
     
    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.#
     
    The Role
     
  • Design and development of leading edge Test Equipment products from conception through to delivery and ongoing support.
  • Working with project teams to develop effective total test solutions to meet the challenges of delivery timescales and technical performance through the Unit Under Test product development, qualification and production life cycle.
  • Integration and proving of Test Equipment with the Unit Under Test.
  • Working with colleagues across Europe to deliver test solutions.
     
    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
     
     
    Please Note: MBDA UK requires 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

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