Principal Hardware Design Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineers to join a dynamic Test Equipment Design Team. In this role, you will lead the definition of test approaches, manage projects, and enhance your expertise in a collaborative international environment. This position offers a stimulating career path where you will be involved in all stages of the design process, from preparation of bids to leading your own team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers excellent training and development opportunities, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of test techniques for product life cycle development.
• Experience in performance testing and environmental qualification.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify test approaches for hardware solutions.
• Lead projects, manage budgets, and oversee team activities.

Skills

Test needs and techniques

Design Proving and performance testing

Environmental and EMC testing

Document writing skills

Team management

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineers to join our Test Equipment Design Team. You'll play a leading role in defining test approaches, leading projects, and broadening your expertise in an international environment. An exciting career path awaits!

Job Title: Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient.

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:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineers to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions to join our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team. We can offer you a stimulating and rewarding role coupled with an exciting career path!

Your role will be to define and specify test approaches; identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes. You will be involved in the design process at all stages including the preparation of bids. You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work, manage assigned budgets and lead your own team.

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.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development
• Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development
• Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification
• Strong document writing skills associated with TE hardware design needs.
• Experience of managing a small team and/or packages of work is highly desirable

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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:

• 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
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• 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.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
• 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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

About the company

MBDA is a European multinational developer and manufacturer of missiles.