Senior/Principal Training Instructor in Stevenage

Stevenage Full-Time No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Deliver high-quality training on missile systems to international customers while adapting to local cultures.
Company: Join MBDA, a leading defence organisation committed to protecting our nation.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, flexi leave, and excellent career progression opportunities.
Other info: Be part of a diverse team with a passion for innovation and teamwork.
Why this job: Make a real impact in defence training while working overseas and developing your skills.
Qualifications: Experience in engineering or training, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Location: Stevenage

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual with specialist skills as an Engineering Training Instructor to work on MBDA’s Complex Weapons domain missiles and missile systems products at an overseas location.

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. Candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer, managed by MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Salary

£40,000 – £49,000 dependent on experience + benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500 (based on company performance and varies year to year)
Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution up to 14%
Paid overtime
Competitive International Assignment Package
Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave
Enhanced parental leave offering up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatments
Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
Excellent career progression and development opportunities
Relocation package may be available for this role

Hybrid Working Pattern

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, support contract dependent.

The opportunity

MBDA is a world leader in missile and weapon systems. As part of business growth, MBDA is establishing a new support team in Poland to enable us to deliver our commitments over the coming decade. The support team will be newly formed, drawing on experienced and newly recruited persons across the UK and Poland. This growth creates an exciting, high‑impact role.

What we’re looking for from you

An instructor to actively assist in the training delivery of an MBDA Complex System Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) product to an Export Customer, ensuring the highest quality, on time and on cost.
Initial overseas deployment as part of an MBDA Training Team, delivering In‑Country Operator and Maintainer Training to the Customer, with sensitivity to local culture and requirements.
Working knowledge of the GBAD domain is an advantage; the ability to assist in field support engineering is also valued.
Training will be provided before deployment.
Substantial experience in engineering or an engineering‑related subject; degree level education in engineering or related subject desirable but not essential.
A Defence Instructor qualification or civilian equivalent is desirable; experience within a Training Team environment is essential.
Experience in Training Needs Analysis (TNA), with the ability to interpret TNA studies, produce reports, assist in the production of Course Training Plans, Lesson Plans and Training Material.
Knowledge of engineering training and processes within a military structure is a bonus; the role may require responding to technical queries from the military customer or providing support to design, trials or projects.
Ability to liaise with product suppliers in support of training technologies or equipment development, while maintaining technical reports and records of all training and field support activities to a high standard.
Involvement in field support activities and participation in a Contractor’s Working Party at remote locations within the deployed country, UK or overseas.
Strong interpersonal skills for customer and industrial partner interaction, resilience and good communication, with the ability to maintain a professional, calm manner even when last‑minute changes occur.

The Role

Deployment overseas for a minimum of 3 years as part of a MBDA Customer Support Training Team, delivering Operator and Maintainer Training and Train‑the‑Trainer Courses on MBDA’s GBAD Weapons product. Lead both theoretical and practical product training and technical field support at the customer’s location, assisting the Training Team in producing project timeline plans, course training plans, training material and development reports on time and on cost. The role may also require occasional support on other systems, providing training delivery across a diverse range of products.

What’s great about the team

The Training department comprises passionate, dedicated and technically capable Engineering and Operator instructors located in the UK and overseas. Our current team is diverse, many having served in the Armed Forces and bringing rich experience and end‑user customer perspectives across the MBDA product range. We have an inclusive, forward‑thinking, problem‑solving mindset, welcoming new members at a time when teamwork is essential for our success. The team enjoys regular social activities and seasonal events.

Our Company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation that supports the Armed Forces protecting our nation. We partner with governments to pursue shared goals, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.