Software Test Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Salary: Up to £60k depending on experience

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Software Test Engineer (Product Level) - Bristol

We are looking for capable, adaptable and inquisitive software verification/validation engineers to join our team in proving the software which forms the core of our weapon system products. These world leading systems provide the capability for users to operate under extremes of pressure, so assuring their capability is vital!

You should be passionate about the role that effective verification plays in the integrity of complex software products within a system. We use a range of techniques to conduct the verification, with effective training, help and support always being provided.

Our latest systems are in service with the Royal Navy and the Army, and will continue to evolve improving; performance, usability, integrating new effectors and continuously stretching system capabilities.

What we're looking for

• A strong background or keen curiosity about system software verification.
• An ability to work with other engineers across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation.
• Engineers that can bring experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability.

What's in it for you?

• This is a great role for someone with a passion for system software and its successful deployment in modern systems. You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.
• Within software engineering at MBDA there is the full range of opportunities from low-level hardware interfacing to AI backed decision making and we look to support each engineer as their interests and capabilities develop.

Join a great team!

• The product level test team is essential and influential inside of an upbeat Software Engineering Directorate and part of a large progressive and adaptable company.
• The candidate would be working in an established close-knit team, who developand carries out suites of automated tests for execution against weapon system subsystems, collaborating with systems engineers, software developers, and test environment development engineers. The nature of role allows the engineers to gain an understanding of the weapon system as a whole, whilst developing tests and investigating any test failures which might occur.

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.

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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