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Structural Engineer/Analyst

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
10 Oct 2021
Reference
R04390

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Discipline
Electronics
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

Salary: Up to £50k DOE + Paid Overtime + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Full and Part time working considered

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a new opportunity to demonstrate your skills and grow the depth and breadth of your knowledge?  Does working in a multi-skilled, dynamic team motivate you? 

Then look no further… Here at MBDA, we can offer a phenomenal opportunity for you to work on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as a Structural Engineer. Working for an internationally recognised company, delivering cutting-edge military systems, you will play a critical role in ensuring that MBDA’s products deliver the necessary performance against key customer requirements.

What are we looking for?
  • Self-motivated people who are good problem solvers
  • Ideally degree qualified in a subject relevant to the role or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Experience carrying out structural investigations (e.g. linear, non-linear, crash, fatigue, modal and vibration) to derive evidence on which to base product development decisions.
  • Experience delivering verbal and written reports our customers.
  • Evidence of evaluating structural problems by applying both hand calculations and numerical based tools; e.g. Hypermesh, OptiStruct, Radioss, LS-Dyna, Mathcad, Nastran, Patran, Adams.
What’s in it for you?
  • Fulfilling work that will stretch and grow your technical knowledge and ability.
  • We encourage collaboration and place a strong emphasis on looking after the welfare of its people, whilst supporting their development.
  • Various opportunities and support to help you develop your skills and knowledge through both structured and ‘on the job’ training.
  • Opportunities to shape the development of MBDA UK’s structural analysis capabilities.
What would you get?

*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.

The Role

Within this role you will be planning, managing and delivering your own work - ensuring timely delivery of outputs within scope and budgetary constraints.  Typical outputs include deriving structural evidence on which to base product development decisions, developing test requirements and guiding trials/test teams in delivering against requirements.

Proactive communication is vital with our internal and external customers and is an integral part of the role, along with delivering verbal and written reports to our key stakeholders.

What’s great about the team?

We are a highly motivated team with a strong desire to improve our effectiveness and influence across MBDA.  We deliver high priority work that is pivotal to structurally clearing MBDA UK’s military systems.  
We operate in a supportive and collaborative environment where people feel valued and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.  We encourage knowledge sharing within the team and support opportunities work on a variety of projects simultaneously.

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.

Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers) and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK).

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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