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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 .
This pivotal role ensures that electronic and electro-mechanical sub-systems in the development phase are rigorously tested and verified against required environmental conditions. You will be responsible for translating verification plans and requirements into structured trial instructions, overseeing test execution and delivering high-quality trial reports to support critical certification activities—all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
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As part of our Proving Engineering team, you’ll work closely with sub-system and test equipment design teams as well as EMC, mechanical, and climatic testing experts. You will bring qualification campaigns from paper to reality, ensuring rigorous and reliable testing at our Stevenage and Bristol facilities.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with safety, quality, and security specialists to uphold strict compliance and industry best practices, providing essential evidence to qualify both early-stage and mature designs before production.
If you thrive in a hands-on, high-precision testing environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technology in a structured, safety-conscious setting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
A strong understanding of electronic and mechanical engineering fundamentals
Knowledge of EMC and/or RF testing
Familiarity with actuator and radio technologies
Experience in producing structured trial instructions and high-quality test reports
Ability to interpret specifications, design documents, and safety sheets
Proven experience of conducting field and/or lab trials
Experience of testing hardware in mechanical, climatic, and EMC environments
Experience of setting up test equipment and Units Under Test (UUTs)
An awareness of quality control processes
Handling ESD-sensitive devices
Safe manual handling practices
If you are someone with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and test integrity, a strong sense of accountability with the ability to take ownership of trials and reporting responsibilities then this role could be for you!
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.
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European leader in complex weapon systems and missile technology.
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