ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer

ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer

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Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience.

Hybrid working pattern: 2-3 days a week onsite.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we can offer you

• 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, with enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and committed Systems Proving Engineer to join the Integration and Systems Validation team in the Naval Based Air Defence domain. Due to contracts won and expected, this is an exciting time to join an expanding team.

Responsibilities

• Work with the systems engineering team and design teams to plan, generate and execute trials.
• Liaise with the systems engineering team and design teams to ensure adequate trials data is acquired and to investigate and resolve design issues.
• Generate trials documentation.
• Prepare, deliver and follow up internal and external Trials Readiness Reviews.
• Conduct post trials data analysis and reporting.
• Conduct and/or support trials including:
  • Laboratory based functional integration trials / system trials
  • Ground based trials
  • Harbour trials and sea trials
  • Firing trials
  • Trials in foreign countries
• Assist with lab management responsibilities (e.g., maintain risk assessments, asset management, host audits, maintain lab safety etc.).
• Maintain hardware and software configuration control.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of working in one of the following environments:
  • System Integration
  • Design proving and trials
  • Naval integration
  • Missile test
  • Interface design
  • System assessment and acceptance
  • Design verification
  • Electrical / mechanical construction and interfacing
  • Electronic design/test
  • Network integration
• Be able to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners / suppliers at both engineering and management levels.
• Beneficial to have experience of MBSE tools, e.g., DOORS, Rhapsody, RTC.
• Beneficial to have experience of coding, especially Python.

Our company

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 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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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design and Engineering

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Location

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom