Systems Proving Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Stevenage is looking for a Proving Engineer to conduct missile integration activities. The role involves planning and reporting on technical tasks within a lab environment and requires a degree in engineering, alongside various technical skills. The company offers competitive salary, bonuses and an excellent range of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension with up to 14% contributions

Paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering subject.
• Good understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
• Familiar with using data analysis tools/methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, conduct, and report on missile and system integration activities.
• Work collaboratively with Systems and Software project teams.
• Demonstrate creativity and practicality to solve complex problems.

Skills

Hardware/software integration

Data analysis tools/methods

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Degree in an appropriate engineering subject

Tools

Lab test equipment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) within missile Compatibility/Integration for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to broaden their skills within a multiple disciplined team.

Salary:

Up to £40-46K + bonus + benefits

Dynamic working:

5 days per week on-site typically, due to workload classification and lab based nature of work

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.

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
• 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 subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

As a Proving Engineer, your role will be to plan, prepare, conduct and report on missile and sub-system integration/system proving activities within a laboratory based environment.

As part of the Meteor ISV team you would have the opportunity to work on an exciting, high performance product and to develop and broaden your technical skills by working within a dynamic proving team. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with other areas of MBDA including Systems and Software project teams.

What we're looking for from you:

High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. Individuals will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering subject.
• Good understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities
• Familiarity using general commercial Lab test equipment.
• Familiarity using data analysis tools/methods.
• An appreciation of electronics technologies and the sorts of products that MBDA design and produces would be an advantage.
• The creativity and practicality to work with complex problems and derive logical solutions.
• Adaptability and innovation in a varied and often fast-paced role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage a small team

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