At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and support cutting-edge hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems.
- Company: Join a leading defence organisation that values diversity and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, bonus opportunities, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with exciting engineering challenges.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields; hands-on engineering skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
Overview
We are looking for an ambitious engineer with a growth‑mind‑set to join our unique team.
The HWIL Simulation Systems Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the simulations by ensuring simulators and control systems are fit for purpose.
The role involves reactive and proactive engineering support for hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems, and requires flexibility to meet planned and corrective maintenance needs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the HWIL simulations and ensure all simulators and control systems are fit for purpose.
- Provide reactive and proactive engineering support for multiple‑axis hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems.
- Perform planned maintenance activities and corrective maintenance in response to unforeseen issues.
- Adapt to new engineering situations and abstract detail to understand facility simulation systems and equipment.
Qualifications
- Broad engineering experience with depth in the following skill areas: hydraulic systems, computer‑aided design (CREO an advantage), interpretation of mechanical and electrical drawings, workshop skills (hand and electrical tools), psychomotor skills and dexterity, ability to work at height, IT literacy, use of management information systems (MIS), and control system theory.
- Ideally holds a Bachelor’s Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics & Robotics, Aeronautical or Electronic Engineering.
- Must be a British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship and be eligible to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
- Salary & Benefits
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.
Company bonus: up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
Pension: maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
Flexi
Leave: up to 15 additional days.
Flexible working arrangements are welcomed.
Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments).
Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
Inclusion and Diversity
MBDA is a leading defence organisation that values diversity and inclusion.
We recognise that everyone is unique and encourage you to speak with us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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