Low Observablity Test and Analysis Engineer - MBDA : Job Details

Do you want to join a team that has a track-record of developing and proving Stealth capabilities?  We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a difference.

Job Title: Low Observability Test and Analysis Engineer

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

Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity: 

The role joins the Bristol LO test team who support MBDA programmes throughout their product lifecycles. The majority of the teams work is establishing, progressing and delivering against the risk reduction and qualification strategies that will bring a product into service. We work very closely with related MBDA LO teams who undertake Radio Frequency (RF) signature and Infra-red (IR) signature assessments to ensure we're coherent across the patch.

This role involves supporting and undertaking all aspects radar cross-section (RCS) trials and analysis to support product development and qualification from capturing measurement specifications and producing test instructions, participating in fit-for-trial reviews, to undertaking laboratory radar signature measurements and associated results analysis and performance reporting.

For this role, candidates must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.

What we're looking for from you

• Higher education or experience within subject fields: Physics, Electromagnetics, Electrical, or similar
• Experience of Instrumentation, measurement, analysis and reporting
• Practical hands-on with ability to setup hardware in a test environment
• Analytical mind-set and problem solving abilities
• Good communication skills; verbal, presentation and written
• Professional manner and adaptability when the project needs are evolving
• Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits
• Ability to work with supervisory support as a team or autonomously as required
• Must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance process
• Ability to write and maintain codes within MATLAB and/or Python is desirable

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.

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
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: 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 any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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