Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer - Hybrid DV Clearance

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

Flexi leave 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing UK Test Engineering team in Stevenage. You will support test system introduction and diagnostic testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems during development and early production, ensuring readiness for operations.

The role requires DV clearance, British citizenship, and a hybrid on-site work pattern. You will mentor peers and work closely with design and operations teams to deliver robust test solutions.

Qualifications

• HNC level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject, with significant electronics test experience.
• Experience with digital, analogue and RF electronics manufacture and test.
• Experience in electronics product development lifecycle and manufacturing environments.
• Experience using manual and automated test equipment, preferably in defence.
• Ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks against project objectives; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Engineering support from concept through Production Readiness Review.
• Support Test Facility introduction and ensure configuration control of equipment and facilities.
• Test electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies to component level; propose remedial actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and design teams to overcome technical challenges.
• Mentor less experienced test engineers within the team.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

RF electronics

Test engineering

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing UK Test Engineering team in Stevenage. You will support test system introduction and diagnostic testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems during development and early production, ensuring readiness for operations.

The role requires DV clearance, British citizenship, and a hybrid on-site work pattern. You will mentor peers and work closely with design and operations teams to deliver robust test solutions.