Overview

Integration and System Validation Senior/Principle Engineer

An exciting opportunity to join the growing Integration and Systems Validation team supporting the Land Ceptor project with Ground Based Trials activities for a large export programme.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct full system testing, both lab and field based, at locations across Poland and the USA, and prepare for activities within the test and integration facility in Bristol.
• Perform a mix of functional testing, equipment qualification and acceptance testing; identify and resolve problems; provide hands-on experience with real equipment.
• Support testing and demonstrations of capability to MBDA's customer across sites in the UK, Poland and the USA.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to deliver the wider weapon system to the customer.

What we're looking for

• An enthusiastic engineer with experience planning and conducting both physical and functional test activities, ideally on defence related products.
• Knowledge of Design Proving, Design Verification, System Integration and System Acceptance would be highly beneficial.
• Experience working within, and/or leading small teams conducting test activities with minimal supervision.
• Willing to travel and work for extended periods at trial sites in Poland, the USA and the UK.

Security and Eligibility

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. After offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we can offer

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies 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
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements available for other leave types
• Facilities: onsite facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking

Company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces, partner with governments, and work towards common goals in defending freedom. We recognise and support employee networks and encourage applicants to discuss any required adjustments during recruitment.

Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid working: typically 3-5 days on-site per week depending on workload.