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Low Observablity Test and Analysis Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
45000
Closing date
15 Dec 2024
Reference
R24666
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Job Details

Do you want to join a team that has a track-record of developing and proving Stealth capabilities? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a difference.

Job Title: Low Observability Test and Analysis Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000, depending on experience

Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

The role joins the Bristol LO test team who support MBDA programmes throughout their product lifecycles. The majority of the teams work is establishing, progressing and delivering against the risk reduction and qualification strategies that will bring a product into service. We work very closely with related MBDA LO teams who undertake Radio Frequency (RF) signature and Infra-red (IR) signature assessments to ensure we're coherent across the patch.

This role involves supporting and undertaking all aspects radar cross-section (RCS) trials and analysis to support product development and qualification from capturing measurement specifications and producing test instructions, participating in fit-for-trial reviews, to undertaking laboratory radar signature measurements and associated results analysis and performance reporting.

For this role, candidates must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.

What we're looking for from you
  • Higher education or experience within subject fields: Physics, Electromagnetics, Electrical, or similar
  • Experience of Instrumentation, measurement, analysis and reporting
  • Practical hands-on with ability to setup hardware in a test environment
  • Analytical mind-set and problem solving abilities
  • Good communication skills; verbal, presentation and written
  • Professional manner and adaptability when the project needs are evolving
  • Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits
  • Ability to work with supervisory support as a team or autonomously as required
  • Must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance process
  • Ability to write and maintain codes within MATLAB and/or Python is desirable

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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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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