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Test and Evaluation Proving Team Lead

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
18 Apr 2021
Reference
R02515

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Discipline
Electronics
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

Part time working considered

A great opportunity has arisen within Electronic Engineering in the UK for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to broaden their technical and leadership skills across multiple projects.

The Role
As a Test and Evaluation Proving Team Lead, your role will be to manage a team of proving engineers and deliver the development proving activities for products across one or more projects. This will encompass the preparation, conduct and reporting of Integration, EMC and Environmental trials.  In order to achieve this there will be a high level of interaction and collaboration with partners across the business.

What we're looking for
  • Experience of the Proving process associated methodologies is essential.
  • Leadership experience is highly beneficial, but being able to demonstrate the right attitude and behaviours is more important as training and development will be given.
  • Someone with a high degree of self-motivation and drive and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • The ability to negotiate with the various partners to ensure the quality of technical requirements.
  • An appreciation of Electronics technologies and the sorts of products that we design will be of advantage.
What’s in it for you?
  • An opportunity to develop and broaden both your technical and non-technical skills
  • The opportunity to get involved in all stages of the development lifecycle.
Our benefits

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.
Join a great team!
  • You will join a motivated, focused and multi-disciplined team, where communication and the ethos to share information is key;
  • We're dedicated to improving the way it works, how we get along with other parts of the business, and we have a with a strong interest in the development of our people.
Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; 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.

We’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

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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