Environmental Trials and Analysis Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineer to join their agile team, working across a diverse portfolio of products. This role involves sophisticated analysis, supporting laboratory and field trials, and applying technical expertise to complex systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative and decision-making skills, with experience in environmental and mechanical fields. The company offers dynamic working arrangements, a competitive salary, and various perks, including a company bonus and flexible working options. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defense projects while advancing your career.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Pension Contribution

Paid Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced Parental Leave

Subsidised Meals

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in environmental, mechanical, or related fields.
• Experience in analyzing vehicle/missile operations in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to complex systems and deliver data evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with customers on trials and assessments, ensuring timely delivery.
• Conduct technical evaluations and prepare reports with recommendations.

Skills

Investigative Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Analysis of Vehicle/Missile Operations

Instrumentation and Signal Processing

Vibration Analysis

Shock Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Related Fields

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen in an agile team with varied strengths for an Engineer to work across the entire portfolio of MBDA UK products, undertaking sophisticated analysis and supporting laboratory and field trials.

Salary:

Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)

Location:

Stevenage

Working Arrangements:

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 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. Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Offer:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies yearly)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more...

The Opportunity:

The Trials and Analysis team within Environmental Engineering is integral to all land, sea, and air-based weapons system projects. They provide key technical expertise across all product lifecycle stages, including requirements specification, data analysis, simulation, modelling, and testing.

The Role:

• Apply specialist technical knowledge to complex systems and structural mechanisms, advising projects and delivering data evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with customers on data gathering trials, assessments, platform integration, and structural modal assessments, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Conduct technical evaluations and investigations, including assessing technical options and preparing reports with recommendations for shock and vibration issues.
• Develop test specifications and perform vibration, shock, and signal evaluation activities following all standards.
• Plan, deliver, and monitor work packages, making engineering decisions within your responsibility and authority.
• Improve engineering capabilities through methods and process development.

Candidate Requirements:

A strong technical background in environmental, mechanical, or related fields, with:

• Excellent investigative and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Motivation and adaptability
• Experience analyzing vehicle/missile operations in complex environments
• Instrumentation and signal processing experience (helpful)
• Vibration, shock, and thermal analysis experience (preferred)

About MBDA:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces globally. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing support and adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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