Systems Engineer - Hardware In The Loop

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Stevenage is seeking analytical engineers to deliver complex missile performance testing and simulations. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility and requires experience in missile sub-systems and real-time simulations. The position provides a competitive salary of up to £55,000 with benefits, including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14% contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities: subsidized meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Wide engineering experience in missile sub-systems.
• Knowledge of real-time simulation and performance models.
• Ability to analyze missile performance and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Understand missile sub-systems involved in dynamic testing.
• Develop real-time simulations utilizing performance models.
• Conduct experiments with real missile hardware and software.

Skills

System integration & interface debugging

Structured approach to problem solving

Software / simulation design

Job description

We are looking for analytical engineers to deliver the MBDA Hardware In The Loop mission statement: "To provide operational confidence through world-class, closed loop missile performance testing." The Hardware In The Loop (HWIL) team provides an innovative capability to conduct dynamic missile firing simulations, using real hardware, in support of product development, missile performance validation, and de-risking firing trials.

You will have the opportunity to work within a state of the art national facility utilizing target generation and flight motion equipment to exercise missile functionalities in close to real world scenarios. The HWIL test capabilities allow for injection of model data into missile sub-systems in real-time to simulate in-flight performance, target detection, acquisition, and homing. Due to the unique range of work in HWIL, your job role may vary week on week. Your overall aim will be to integrate, maintain, and run highly complex simulations, providing critical data and understanding to support product development.

What you will be doing:

• Understand missile sub-systems involved in dynamic testing,
• Understand interactions between missile sub-systems and bespoke test equipment,
• Interact with relevant stakeholders across MBDA,
• Develop real-time simulations utilizing performance models,
• Conduct experiments with real missile hardware and software,
• Analyze the missile performance and report on findings.

We have found that the best HWIL engineers have wide engineering experience, with knowledge in some (not necessarily all) of the skill areas listed below:

• System integration & interface debugging,
• Structured approach to problem solving,
• Software / simulation design

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 are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, and more... We recognize 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 offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience, and a range of benefits, including:

• 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%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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 subsidized meals, free car parking, and much more...

Please note that this role requires British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and is subject to HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).