Sparkworks Integration and Systems Validation Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

An opportunity has arisen to join the Sparkworks RF Directed Energy Weapons and Low Observability (Stealth) Integration and Systems Validation Team.
The role involves providing a world leading and business winning trials and testing capability to the UK MoD.

You will be involved in the whole lifecycle of a multitude of differing projects, typically running for only a year or two at a time. Whilst the primary focus is testing of hardware, a lot of work is involved is getting to the point of testing.

Agreeing testing requirements, producing planning and safety documentation, developing & building test hardware and report writing all form part of the job as well as the trials themselves.
The test phases also vary in size, from small site based screened room tests to offsite (UK and overseas) multi week deployments.

Each team member also has a secondary role to do with maintaining and evolving our world leading testing capability.

What were looking for

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Ideally, but not essential, you will have electronic design experience.
• An understanding of trials processes.
• An understanding of trials safety management and processes.
• An appreciation of the verification and validation process delivering the programme in accordance with the DVP.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner to deal with adapting programme milestones and timescales.
• For this role, candidates must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance process.

Our benefits:
*Flexible and dynamic 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.
Whats in it for you?

• Interesting and exciting work, giving you the opportunity to work on some truly innovative and world-class technology
• Frequent opportunities to gain visibility for you and your work at the highest level both inside and outside the company
• Excellent training opportunities in a broad range of relevant subjects; achieved through formal training courses and/or on-the-job training

Join a great team!

Undertaking this role you would be joining a dynamic, diverse, passionate team responsible for the development, integration and testing of our future business & world leading technologies. You will work with skilled, supportive and motivated colleagues, with a drive to deliver future technologies and a desire to see them benefit defence.

You will have access to in-house expertise to supplement and grow your knowledge, with opportunities for both domestic and international travel. You will also have opportunity to contribute to wider activities, supporting senior management with high-level VIP visits and demonstrations.

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.

Were 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 UKs 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. In this case this is Developed Vetting (DV)!