Electronic Engineering Trials Lead

MBDA; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime pay

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

On-site facilities

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a hands-on engineer to certify missile sub-systems for production by leading mechanical, climatic and EMC qualification trials at Stevenage. The role requires translating verification plans into structured trial instructions, overseeing test execution, and delivering high-quality trial reports to support critical certification activities.

This position involves collaboration with EMC, mechanical, and climatic testing teams, ensuring rigorous testing and adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electronic and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of EMC and/or RF testing.
• Experience in producing structured trial instructions and high-quality test reports.
• Experience of testing hardware in mechanical, climatic, and EMC environments.
• Experience of setting up test equipment and UUTs.

Responsibilities

• Translate verification plans into structured trial instructions and oversee execution.
• Deliver high-quality trial reports to support certification activities.
• Collaborate with sub-system, design, EMC, mechanical and climatic testing teams.
• Maintain safety and quality standards throughout qualification campaigns.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Mechanical engineering

EMC testing

RF testing

Test reports

Qualification trials

UUTs handling

Safety awareness

Tools

Test equipment setup

Job description

This is a phenomenal opportunity to play a fundamental role in certifying our missile sub-systems for production by leading their mechanical, climatic and EMC qualification trials.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

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

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
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity

This pivotal role ensures that electronic and electro-mechanical sub-systems in the development phase are rigorously tested and verified against required environmental conditions. You will be responsible for translating verification plans and requirements into structured trial instructions, overseeing test execution and delivering high-quality trial reports to support critical certification activities-all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

As part of our Proving Engineering team, you'll work closely with sub-system and test equipment design teams as well as EMC, mechanical, and climatic testing experts. You will bring qualification campaigns from paper to reality, ensuring rigorous and reliable testing at our Stevenage and Bristol facilities.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with safety, quality, and security specialists to uphold strict compliance and industry best practices, providing essential evidence to qualify both early-stage and mature designs before production.

If you thrive in a hands-on, high-precision testing environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technology in a structured, safety-conscious setting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

If you are someone with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and test integrity, a strong sense of accountability with the ability to take ownership of trials and reporting responsibilities then this role could be for you!

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What we are looking for from you

• A strong understanding of electronic and mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of EMC and/or RF testing
• Familiarity with actuator and radio technologies
• Experience in producing structured trial instructions and high-quality test reports
• Ability to interpret specifications, design documents, and safety sheets
• Proven experience of conducting field and/or lab trials
• Experience of testing hardware in mechanical, climatic, and EMC environments
• Experience of setting up test equipment and Units Under Test (UUTs)
• An awareness of quality control processes
• Handling ESD-sensitive devices
• Safe manual handling practices