Test Development Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team

Salary : Circa 43,000 depending on experience

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working : Where project needs allow, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to work where you are most efficient.

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. 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.

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
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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.

The opportunity :

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team.

We can offer you a stimulating and rewarding role coupled with an exciting career path!

Your role will be to support the design process at all stages, including contribution to design reviews, answering manufacturing queries, performing risk deduction activities, assisting with integration and validation activities, and reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager.

You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work and manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution.

Working in an international environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play an important role in the delivery of our products.

What we’re looking for from you :

• Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.

• Experience of managing small packages of work is highly desirable

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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.

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Summary

• Location: Stevenage; Bristol; Bolton
• Type: Full time