MBDA has a fantastic opportunity for you to work in a UKAS/ISO 17025 environmental test laboratory on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as an engineer.
Salary:
Circa £50,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working:
5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (delete line if not applicable). Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
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 seeking flexible arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more
The opportunity:
Joining the Environmental Engineering and Facilities team, you will support design and In Service Surveillance activities across MBDA's product portfolio. You will work on multiple projects, applying your expertise to solve technically challenging problems, and perform environmental testing under conditions including temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration.
The role will require you to:
Have an engineering background with a strong understanding of structures and analysis
Develop skills to simulate extreme environments for product robustness
Understand environmental test standards including DEF STAN 00-035, MIL STD 810, STANAG 4370, AECTP 300 & AECTP 400
Translate customer test requirements into test strategies
Conduct documentation reviews, data processing, and reporting according to standards
Support technical reviews with partners
Note: Travel to Henlow will be occasionally required.
What we're looking for from you:
Essential:
HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of mechanical structures and analysis
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with measurement equipment such as accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges
Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills
Methodical, conscientious, and safety-conscious
Desirable:
Experience leading or working in project teams
Experience with LMS vibration control or automated test systems
Experience identifying and implementing technical improvements
Our company:
"Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given."
MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces and partnering with governments to defend our freedom. We value diversity and inclusivity, supporting networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, and others. We encourage applicants to speak with us about any support or adjustments needed during recruitment.
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