Missile Test Architect

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Missile Test Architects to enhance their exceptional team. This role involves ensuring that test considerations are integral to missile project development. You'll collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure optimal testability and compliance with requirements. The position offers a dynamic hybrid working model and a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives. Join a leading defense organization committed to career development and employee well-being, where your contributions will help shape the future of national defense.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in test, electrical or electronic engineering required.
• Proficient in digital and analogue electronics, testing, or equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for test and testability aspects of missile projects.
• Generate compliance with test requirements and manage test coverage.

Skills

Test Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Digital Electronics

Microprocessor Systems

Analogue Electronics

Electronics Testing

Test Equipment Design

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Due to business growth, we are currently looking for a number of skilled and experienced Missile Test Architects to join our exceptional team in Stevenage! You will be responsible for the test and testability aspects of the missile.

Job Title:

Missile Test Architect

Salary:

Circa £35,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

Location:

Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working:

Typically 2 to 3 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.

The opportunity:

You will be responsible for ensuring that design for test considerations are applied during the project development and specifying all missile level factory, in-service and BIT routines. Whilst working closely with the manufacturing and design teams to ensure the final product is fully testable and to understand/minimise gaps in test coverage.

1. Take ownership of the test and testability aspects of the missile.
2. Generate and manage compliance with lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.
3. Analyse and model our system to determine test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.
4. Work closely with the Chief Design Engineer to make cost vs test coverage trade-offs.

What we're looking for from you:

1. Substantial experience of test, electrical or electronic engineering.
2. Proficient in at least one of the following areas: digital electronics and microprocessor systems, analogue electronics, electronics testing, or test equipment design.

The role will require you to have a good understanding of gathering requirements, overseeing projects, creating plans, and managing relationships with key customers.

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Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

1. Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
2. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
3. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
4. Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
5. 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.
6. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
7. Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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