Principal Test Development Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

MBDA is looking for a Principal Test Development Engineer to join our Test Equipment Design Team in Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. You will define test approaches, support design reviews, and lead packages of work while coordinating with senior engineers.

Occasional travel to Stevenage may be required; hybrid on-site/remote work is possible depending on project needs. The role offers a stimulating career path with a focus on test system hardware development and validation, in an international

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware test equipment development and validation.
• Knowledge of test approaches and diagnostic processes across product life cycles.
• Experience leading packages of work and coordinating with senior design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify test approaches for hardware solutions.
• Lead on packages of work and manage deliveries to schedule.
• Collaborate with design reviews and manufacturing queries; report to Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager.

Skills

Hardware design

Test systems

EMC testing

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Principal 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. We can offer you a stimulating and rewarding role coupled with an exciting career path!Salary: Circa 55,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)Please note: Those who wish to be based in Bolton or Bristol will be expected to travel to Stevenage on average once a month. With the majority of the Test Equipment team being based in Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol based engineers will need to have relevant transferable Military or Aerospace experience and the ability to work autonomously. 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, and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity

Your role will be to define and specify test approaches; identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes. You will be involved in the design process at all stages, supporting design reviews and manufacturing queries, reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work, manage deliveries and assign work to senior design engineers. 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. Additional Opportunities depending on experience: Technical Leadership - You will take ownership for and lead the development of test equipment technical design solutions. You will be responsible for leading a package or packages of work, manage resourcing needs and
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 citizenshipRestrictions 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, deliveries while leading your own team.

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. Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development. Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification. Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs. Experience of managing packages of work is highly desirable.

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, Disability 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.

Summary

Location: Stevenage; Bristol; Bolton Type: Full time