Test Development Engineer

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK in Stevenage is seeking a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions. The role offers hybrid working and a salary around £43,000 depending on experience, with relocation support possible.

You will participate in design reviews, answer manufacturing queries, and lead small packages of work in an international environment. The successful candidate will have experience in hardware design for test systems, testing

Qualifications

• Experience designing, integrating and validating test system hardware.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in product life cycle development.
• Experience with Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• Experience with Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills for Test Equipment hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Support design reviews and respond to manufacturing queries.
• Assist with integration and validation activities and risk deduction.
• Report to Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager and manage deliverables.
• Lead on packages of work and coordinate deliveries to contribute to the solution.

Skills

Hardware design

Test system hardware

Risk deduction

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team.

Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience. Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role). Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where project needs allow, 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 work where you are 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.

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:

Your role will be to support the design process at all stages, including contribution to design reviews, answering manufacturing queries, performing risk deduction activities, assisting with integration and validation activities, and reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work and manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution. 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:

• Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.
• Experience of managing small packages of work is highly desirable.

Our company:

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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.