Functional Integration Lead Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a passionate Functional Integration Engineer to support missile system integration and testing. This hands-on role involves planning, collaboration with design teams, and delivering proving tests. The ideal candidate is degree-qualified in electrical/electronic engineering, with strong skills in hardware/software integration and problem-solving. The position offers up to £60,000 salary, a hybrid working model, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Good understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
• Familiarity using general commercial lab test equipment.
• Experience or personal interest in scripting.

Responsibilities

• Planning the delivery of proving tests.
• Collaboration with design teams for test requirements.
• Overseeing the generation of test instructions.

Skills

Hardware/software integration

Data analysis tools

Scripting (e.g., Python)

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or similar

Tools

Commercial lab test equipment

Job description

Overview

MBDA are seeking passionate and dedicated Functional Integration Engineers to join their Integration and System Validation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a driven team working across a number of complex Weapon systems.

The opportunity

As a Functional Lead Integration Engineer you will support the Head of Functional Integration in the delivery of all Compatibility and Software Integration activities required to integrate and test missile / weapon systems. This is a hands-on and practical role involved in the planning and conduct of integration and compatibility proving activities, where you will develop an in-depth knowledge of how our systems work. You will interface with different project customers and stakeholders to plan and achieve key design verification and evidence and gain experience of qualification campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Planning the delivery of proving tests to meet the programme maturity milestones and support the timely clearance certification for trials activities.
• Collaboration with the systems and design teams to derive test requirements that ensure comprehensive system level test coverage.
• Overseeing the generation of test instructions, test reports and supporting safety documentation / processes.
• Integration of multiple variants of missile and launcher subsystems in trials and operational configurations.
• Supporting integration of trials test equipment for use across proving activities.
• Coordinating with design teams to diagnose problems and determine design solutions.
• Providing support to trials defect investigations and analysis of data as required.
• Defining test and trials equipment requirements.

You will have the opportunity to progress your skills, contributing to the growth of MBDA\'s proving capability, developing test best practise and sharing understanding of system and subsystem functionality and behaviours.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and committed individuals with the following experiences and characteristics:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in electrical/electronic engineering or similar.
• Good understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
• Familiarity using general commercial lab test equipment.
• Familiarity using data analysis tools/methods.
• Experience or personal interest in scripting (e.g. python or similar).
• The creativity and practicality to work with complex problems and derive logical solutions.
• Adaptability and innovation in a varied and often fast-paced role.

The role will allow you to develop a good understanding of requirements decomposition, overseeing projects, creating plans, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Salary: Up to £60,000 Depending on Experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is an on-site role (Possible occasional opportunity to work from home)
• 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. BPSS checks after offer stage.
• 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: Subsidised meals, free car parking and more

About MBDA

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, including 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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