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Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Integration and Systems Validation Engineer
Overview
The Opportunity Within the Integration and System Validation team based in Stevenage, we have a number of roles to undertake a range of Integration and System Validation activities, supplying specialist advice and support to projects as appropriate. What are we looking for? Experience of working in one of the following environments: System Integration Design Proving and Trials Missile Test Interface Design System assessment and acceptance Design Verification Electrical / mechanical construction and interfacing Electronic design/test Plus: Ideally an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience Good verbal, presentation and written communication skills Be able to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels What’s in it for you? This is a wide ranging role with opportunities for structured career development across a number of engineering disciplines Opportunities for travel within the UK and potentially overseas The Role The roles encompass the lifecycle phases from Assessment through to in Service and will include some or all of the following activities:- Trials Planning: Designing and planning trials including Air Carry Trials and Live Firing Trials to ensure that the required data is obtained from the trial. Trials Conduct: the conduct of trials activities such as Environmental trials, Electro Magnetic Capability/Electro Magnetic Pulse trials, Hardware-in-the-loop, Safety trials on live ordnance, Flight Trials and Live Firing Trials in both UK and overseas locations. Trials data gathering, assessment and reporting. The conduct of lab based compatibility activities. Missile preparation and test, including live build activities. Design Certification. Production of Design Verification Plans and Certificates of Design. Leading and supporting engineering activities on trials sites for various MBDA products for customers to demonstrate system operability. Leading and supporting demonstrations and customer acceptance trials on complex weapon systems. Prepare trials and integration documentation at all stages of a project life cycle. Carry out investigations into a full range of engineering problems, and develop and prepare solutions, solely or as a member of a project team. Define testing approaches and specify tests in assigned/specialist area(s). Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages, and make an input as required to cross-functional projects/investigations. Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages, and make an input as required to cross-functional projects/investigations. What’s great about the team? The ISV team a key element in delivery of complex weapon systems development programmes and therefore provides an innovative, dynamic, delivery focused environment Opportunities for both office/lab based and field based activities What would you get? Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, an employee funded voluntary private healthcare scheme, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities. MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. Please Note : MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news by following our MBDA LinkedIn Company page.