Environmental / Ground Trials Engineer
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Stevenage
- Salary
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Closing date
- 25 Sep 2021
- Reference
- R05004
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- Discipline
- Project Engineering
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
The holder of this role will report directly to the Head of Ground Trials & will be part of a team of MBDA(UK) & MBDA(IT) System Proving engineers running multiple environmental and ground trials for both the CAMM and CAMM-ER programmes.
Activities will include:
- The support the successful delivery of the CAMM-ER live Environmental Qualification Trial at an external environmental test house.
- Support to live Munition drop trials.
- Live/inert build support to CAMM Family programmes.
- Live testing using ground trials equipment such as the Missile Running Box.
- Generating support documentation and reports
- Supporting presentations at Working Groups and Test Reviews
What we’re looking for
- Proven engineering background
- Experience of Environmental Testing or working on environmental trials
- Problem solving and reporting
- Analytical approach to data analysis
- Understanding and experience of data capturing techniques
- Ability to understand technical documentation
- Experience of writing trials documentation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate at various levels within MBDA(UK) and external agencies
- Able to work independently as well as in a team.
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.
MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.
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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.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
-
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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