Hybrid HWIL Simulator Engineer - Missile Flight Systems

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension (14%)

Overtime

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Parental leave

Meal subsidies

Free parking

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Simulator Engineer for the Hardware-in-the-Loop team to service missile flight simulations and related test hardware. The role is hands-on, performing fault-finding and maintenance across complex equipment and real-time simulators.

You will join a small multidisciplinary HWIL group, developing expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, controls and simulation disciplines while supporting upgrades and ensuring availability.

Qualifications

• Strong practical engineering background with experience in one or more listed areas.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Willing to work in a hands-on HWIL environment with flexible approach.
• Experience with hydraulic or servo-hydraulic systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, especially CREO, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and return equipment to service after breakdowns.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings for maintenance.
• Support upgrades, modifications and obsolescence activities.
• Improve equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Assist installation, commissioning and acceptance of new equipment.
• Contribute ideas to improve HWIL facility operations.

Skills

Hydraulics

Servo-hydraulic

Electro-mechanical

Control systems

Motion control

Interpreting drawings

Workshop skills

CREO CAD

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics/Robotics/Aerospace

HNC/HND

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CREO

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Simulator Engineer for the Hardware-in-the-Loop team to service missile flight simulations and related test hardware. The role is hands-on, performing fault-finding and maintenance across complex equipment and real-time simulators.

You will join a small multidisciplinary HWIL group, developing expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, controls and simulation disciplines while supporting upgrades and ensuring availability.