Environmental Test Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to support design and surveillance activities within their product portfolio. This role involves solving technically challenging problems in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have a background in engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with measurement equipment. Offering a competitive salary around £50,000 and various perks including a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave programs

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a strong understanding of structures and analysis.
• Ability to translate customer test requirements into test strategies.
• Experience with documentation reviews, data processing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support design and In Service Surveillance activities across product portfolio.
• Conduct environmental testing under various conditions.
• Develop skills to simulate extreme environments for product robustness.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge of mechanical structures and analysis

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience with measurement equipment

Self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Accelerometers

Thermocouples

Strain gauges

Job description

MBDA has a fantastic opportunity for you to work in a UKAS/ISO 17025 environmental test laboratory on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as an engineer.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (delete line if not applicable).
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), 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 seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

Joining the Environmental Engineering and Facilities team, you will support design and In Service Surveillance activities across MBDA's product portfolio. You will work on multiple projects, applying your expertise to solve technically challenging problems, and perform environmental testing under conditions including temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration.

The role will require you to:

• Have an engineering background with a strong understanding of structures and analysis
• Develop skills to simulate extreme environments for product robustness
• Understand environmental test standards including DEF STAN 00-035, MIL STD 810, STANAG 4370, AECTP 300 & AECTP 400
• Translate customer test requirements into test strategies
• Conduct documentation reviews, data processing, and reporting according to standards
• Support technical reviews with partners

Note: Travel to Henlow will be occasionally required.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential:

• HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of mechanical structures and analysis
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with measurement equipment such as accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills
• Methodical, conscientious, and safety-conscious

Desirable:

• Experience leading or working in project teams
• Experience with LMS vibration control or automated test systems
• Experience identifying and implementing technical improvements

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

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces and partnering with governments to defend our freedom. We value diversity and inclusivity, supporting networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, and others. We encourage applicants to speak with us about any support or adjustments needed during recruitment.

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