Job Details Test Development Engineer R29385

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Stevenage is seeking a Test Development Engineer to support the design, integration, and validation of test system hardware solutions. This role involves contributing to design reviews and managing work packages, with competitive compensation and a hybrid working model. Applicants with a strong hardware design background are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Salary up to £43,000

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14% contribution

Flexible hours and dynamic working

Healthcare and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting design, integration, and validation of hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test techniques in product lifecycle development.
• Experience in managing small packages of work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support design and integration of test hardware solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews and answer manufacturing queries.
• Manage deliveries that contribute to overall solution.

Skills

Hardware Design

Document Writing

Risk Deduction

Environmental Testing

Performance Testing

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team. You will support the design process at all stages, including contribution to design reviews, answering manufacturing queries, performing risk deduction activities, assisting with integration and validation activities, and reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work and manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution. Working in an international environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play an important role in the delivery of our products.

Responsibilities

As part of the Test Equipment Design Team, you will:

• Support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews and answer manufacturing queries.
• Perform risk deduction activities and assist with integration and validation tasks.
• Report into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager and lead on packages of work where appropriate.
• Manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution.

Qualifications

• Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.
• Experience of managing small packages of work is highly desirable.

About MBDA and Benefits

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 offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience
• Location: Stevenage ( relocation package may be available )
• Dynamic (hybrid) working and flexible hours
• Security clearance: British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship requirements
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (dependent on company performance)
• Pension: up to 14% total contribution
• Overtime, Flexi Leave, Enhanced parental leave, and various healthcare and lifestyle benefits

Security and recruitment notes: As a minimum, and after offer stage, successful candidates will undergo BPSS checks. All employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.