Network Engineer (Integration and Trials)

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 47,250 - 57,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities and parking

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd in Stevenage is seeking a Networking and IT Engineer for Proving and Integration (Missiles). You will design secure networks, configure trials IT gear and lead network architecture across multi‑domain environments.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on networking experience in defence or secure settings, familiarity with Windows/Linux, firewall and VPN skills, and a practical approach to keeping trials environments compliant and resilient. British Citizen required for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence, aerospace or secure engineering environments.
• Hands-on networking and IT fleet management for trials environments.
• Understanding of cyber security methodologies.
• Experience with routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Design secure closed networks for proving, validation and integration.
• Build and configure trials IT equipment across multiple OS/hardware.
• Lead network architecture for proving systems across multi‑domain environments.
• Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues in integrated rigs.
• Implement monitoring and fault‑recovery for high‑assurance test environments.
• Ensure compliance with IM, security and accreditation standards.
• Drive documentation and processes improvements for proving methodologies.
• Mentor colleagues and grow capability in the function.

Skills

Windows & Linux

Hardware troubleshooting

Defence networking

Firewall configuration

VPN & routing

Network security

Health monitoring

Cyber security

Job description

Networking and IT Engineer - Proving and Integration (Missiles)

Join MBDA and become a trusted network specialist directly supporting the proving of advanced missile systems. We are looking for someone who thrives on real‑world problem solving, enjoys working in multi‑disciplinary teams and can keep complex trials environments connected, resilient and ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Design secure closed networks that underpin our product system proving, validation and integration.
• Build and configure trials IT equipment across multiple OS and hardware platforms.
• Lead network architecture for proving systems across multi‑domain environments.
• Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues across integrated hardware, software and simulation rigs.
• Implement monitoring and fault‑recovery strategies for high‑assurance test environments.
• Ensure compliance with IM, security and accreditation standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in documentation, processes and proving methodologies.
• Mentor colleagues and help grow capability across the function.

What We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with modern Windows and common Linux operating systems (e.g., RedHat).
• Experience with computer hardware, troubleshooting and repair.
• Proven experience in network engineering in defence, aerospace or other secure engineering environments.
• Experience with firewall configuration, load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop) and enterprise services.
• Understanding and applying cyber security methodologies.
• Working knowledge of network engineering principles including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and network segmentation.
• Hands‑on, practical experience with networking and IT fleet management for offline machines.
• Strong background in network security, configuration and management of classified data paths.
• Knowledge of networking health monitoring.
• Familiarity with defence standards, accreditation processes and system safety and security requirements.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Salary & Working Conditions

Salary: up to £52,500 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on‑site due to workload classification and access to equipment and facilities. There will be opportunities for working from home as the workload allows.

Security clearance: British Citizen only.

Benefits

• 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%.
• Paid overtime opportunity.
• Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working arrangements supported.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
• Health Care Cash Plan: option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.