Hybrid HIL Simulator Systems Engineer – Missile Test Lab

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking an ambitious HWIL/Semulator Systems Engineer to join the Hardware-in-the-Loop team. You will maintain real-time simulations surrounding missile hardware to enable indoor testing and development.

The role requires hands-on engineering with hydraulic motion simulators, control systems and the ability to work on site, four days per week. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical / mechatronic / aeronautical / electronic fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic/Robotic, Aeronautical or Electronic.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and real-time simulations is desirable.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Hands-on workshop skills with tools and equipment.
• Willingness to work at height and adapt to dynamic workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain real-time simulations and ensure simulators and control systems are fit for purpose.
• Provide hands-on maintenance for hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems.
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance as required, with flexibility to respond to issues.
• Contribute to the design and optimisation of HWIL test capabilities.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical drawings

Electrical drawings

Workshop skills

Psychomotor skills

Working at height

MIS literacy

Control system theory

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree (2:1) Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronic & Robotic/Aeronautical/Electronic

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking an ambitious HWIL/Semulator Systems Engineer to join the Hardware-in-the-Loop team. You will maintain real-time simulations surrounding missile hardware to enable indoor testing and development.

The role requires hands-on engineering with hydraulic motion simulators, control systems and the ability to work on site, four days per week. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical / mechatronic / aeronautical / electronic fields is preferred.