EMC Proving Engineer in Stevenage

Overview

Reporting to the Ground Trials Proving Lead, you will be responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on trials across the full design lifecycle, including product de-risk, demonstration and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design trials: Design functional test setups and specify the necessary instrumentation and stimuli to accurately capture data during trials.
• Prepare for trial: Lead or support trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all aspects, including safety, are assessed and documented.
• Coordinate: Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Weapon subsystem or system under test, securing timely availability and logistics of all hardware, software and test equipment required.
• Execute tests: Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up of formal Qualification and investigations within in specialised facilities, such as EMC anechoic and reverberation chambers.
• Record comprehensively: Produce accurate logs of all proving activities, raising issues in a timely and detailed way.
• Analyse data: Record and meticulously analyse trial data to support the verification that the system meets its stringent requirements.
• Report findings: Author comprehensive trial conduct reports to support the product\’s development and certification.
• Support certification: Provide critical data and reports to support the formal certification of our products for use.
• Interface: Act as the primary engineering interface between the project team and the test facilities, with deep knowledge of how the product operates in the full range of intended RF environments.
• Communicate: Ensuring seamless coordination and information flow throughout the trial.
• Develop Capability: Within the IMV department, there will be opportunities for passionate individuals to support and lead the development of specialist EMC proving capability, developing competencies and driving results.

Location and travel

This role is predominantly based on site, especially whilst running trials campaigns using MBDA\’s EMC facilities in Bristol, with occasional travel required when using external test houses. It could be based at Bristol with some travel to Stevenage for work up and planning. Proving our products in EMC environments is a key competency for the IMV department.

Qualifications and attributes

• A practically minded and hands-on engineer with a passion for testing systems.
• An understanding of EMC and RF behaviour, vulnerabilities and test methods.
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interface with technical experts, facility personnel, and management.
• Confidence in processing, analysing, and reporting on complex technical data.
• An inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving to derive logical solutions, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios.
• A dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload.
• Someone who is looking for a new challenge/opportunity, with a growth mindset and ability to shape, improve and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies.

Desirable

• Application of military standards to testing products e.g. Def-Stan 59-41/59-511, AECTP500, MIL-STD-461.
• Higher education or strong knowledge in: Electronics, Electrical, RF, Physics, EMC or similar.
• Experience of using test facilities and equipment to replicate environments such as conducted emissions and vulnerabilities.

What we offer

• Salary: Circa £50,000+ depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (HMG/SC checks post-offer).
• Company bonus up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
• Pension: up to 14% total contribution.
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexible and enhanced leave options, including up to 15 additional Flexi Leave and enhanced parental leave provisions.
• Flexible working arrangements and on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and parking.
• Healthcare and financial wellbeing benefits including Healthcare Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Life and other voluntary benefits.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation with a range of employee networks and recognitions. We are committed to supporting our employees and fostering development and wellbeing. All MBDA employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.

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