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Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
This is a phenomenal opportunity to play a fundamental role in certifying our missile sub-systems for production by leading their mechanical, climatic and EMC qualification trials.
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
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:
The opportunity:
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.
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.
What we are looking for from you:
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!
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