Systems Proving Engineer - ISV Naval Based Air Defence

MBDA UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 wks)

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking proactive Systems Proving Engineers for the Naval Based Air Defence domain to join the Integration and Systems Validation team. The role involves planning and executing trials, coordinating data collection, and preparing trial documentation as MBDA secures contracts and expands the team.

You will liaise with design and systems teams, perform post-trial analysis and support various trial types including ground, harbour and sea trials, possibly abroad.

Qualifications

• Be able to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at engineering and management levels.
• Beneficial to have experience of MBSE tools, e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, RTC.
• Beneficial to have experience of coding, especially Python.

Responsibilities

• Plan, generate and execute trials with the systems engineering and design teams.
• Liaise to ensure adequate trials data is acquired and resolve design issues.
• Generate trials documentation and deliver Trials Readiness Reviews.
• Conduct post-trials data analysis and reporting.
• Support trials including Laboratory based, system, ground, harbour and sea trials.
• Coordinate trials in foreign countries.

Skills

MBSE tools

Python

Communication

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

RTC

Job description

MBDA are looking to secure the services of a number of Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineers. Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on experience. Hybrid working pattern: 4-5 days a week onsite 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…

The opportunity:

We are looking for a proactive and committed Systems Proving Engineer to join the Integration and Systems Validation team in the Naval Based Air Defence domain. Due to contracts won and expected, this is an exciting time to join an expanding team.

What we’re looking for:

• Work with the systems engineering team and design teams to plan, generate and execute trials.
• Liaise with the systems engineering team and design teams to ensure adequate trials data is acquired and to investigate and resolve design issues.
• Generate trials documentation
• Prepare, deliver and follow up internal and external Trials Readiness Reviews
• Conduct post trials data analysis and reporting
• Conduct and/or support trials including Laboratory based functional integration trials / system trials
• Ground based trials
• Harbour trials and sea trials
• Firing Trials
• Trials in foreign countries

In addition, the candidate will assist with:

• Lab Management responsibilities (e.g. maintain risk assessments, asset management, host audits, maintain lab safety etc.)
• Maintaining hardware and software configuration control

Experience of working in one of the following environments:

• System Integration Design Proving and Trials
• Naval Integration Missile Test Interface Design
• System assessment and acceptance Design Verification Electrical / mechanical construction and interfacing Electronic design/test Network integration

Plus:

• Be able to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels
• Beneficial to have experience of MBSE tools, e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, RTC
• Beneficial to have experience of coding, especially Python

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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 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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.