Integration & Systems Validation Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Stevenage is looking for an ISV Engineer to ensure that the final product meets its requirements. The role involves conducting various trials, ensuring functionality, and collaborating with multiple teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or related fields and a strong understanding of engineering principles. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a flexible working model.

Benefits

Salary reviews throughout Programme

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

25 days annual leave plus purchasing option

Overtime opportunities

Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Practically minded and interested in conducting real-world testing.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles across various domains.
• Able to process, analyze data, and write technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ground, firing, and flight trials.
• Test software, hardware, and missile systems.
• Design and support trials equipment.

Skills

Engineering principles understanding

Data analysis and processing

Communication skills

Test planning and organization

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Technology, Computing or General Science (minimum 2:2)

Tools

Test equipment

Lab facilities

Job description

The Integration and System Validation (ISV) team are responsible for assuring MBDA and our customer that the final product meets its requirements and is suitable for use. The trials and testing activities undertaken provide verification and validation evidence for all the missile programmes within the business. Whether it's software, hardware or an entire missile system, ISV engineers lead the real-world test and integration across the whole product development lifecycle. This includes planning, lab testing, offsite trials and data analysis and reporting. Examples of ISV activities you could be involved with include:

ISV Activities

• Ground Trials: demonstrating our products work across the extremes of environment.
• Firing Trials: end-to-end evaluation firings and customer demonstrations.
• Flight Trials: integrating and trialing our systems on fast jets and helicopters.
• Integration: demonstrating functional and electrical compatibility of hardware and software.
• In-Service Support: testing and monitoring in-service products with the customer.
• Trials Equipment: designing support tools and helping evolve prototype designs.

ISV Engineer Profile

• Practically minded and interested in conducting real-world test of software, hardware and missile systems
• Solid in their understanding of engineering principles across mechanical, electrical and functional domains, and in the use of test equipment and lab facilities
• A strong team player who has the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical teams/departments
• Able to plan tests and trials campaigns, through adaptability, organisation, attention to detail, and dealing with ambiguity
• Confident in processing, analysing and forming conclusions from data, as well as writing technical documentation

What we're looking for from you Degree qualified in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Technology, Computing or a General Science discipline to minimum of 2:2.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus.
• Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 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.
• As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
• 2 year Programme: starting September 2026
• Salary reviews throughout Programme
• 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
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…