Electronic Trials Lead – EMC & Environmental Testing

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; 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

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