Network Engineer; Integration and Trials

Position: Network Engineer (Integration and Trials)
Join MBDA and become a trusted network specialist directly supporting the proving of advanced missile systems. We are looking for someone who thrives on real-world problem solving, enjoys working in multi-disciplinary teams and can keep complex trials environments connected, resilient and ready.

Role

Title:

Networking and IT Engineer - Proving and Integration (Missiles)

Salary:
Up to £52,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification and access to equipment and facilities. There will be opportunities for working from home as the workload allows.

Security Clearance:
British Citizen only.

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
-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...
Healthcare Cash Plan:
The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced network engineer to join the Integration and Missile Validation (IMV) engineering function as a practical, trusted networking specialist who keeps high-integrity systems connected, tested and ready for real-world performance. Working at the heart of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll design, build and validate secure closed networks and trials support equipment that enable the proving of complex missile systems in demanding product testing/trials environments.

You will architect and configure end-to-end connectivity, operate secure trials networks, and ensure every subsystem meets stringent performance, interoperability and security requirements. From routing and switching to diagnostics and compliance, you'll be the steady technical presence that our proving and integration engineers rely on - calm under pressure, proactive in approach, and always ready to provide hands-on support to resolve complex integration issues.

Key Responsibilities include:

Design secure closed networks that underpin our product system proving, validation and integration
Build and configure trials IT equipment across multiple OS and hardware platforms
Lead network architecture for proving systems across multi-domain environments
Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues across integrated hardware, software and simulation rigs
Implement monitoring and fault-recovery strategies for high-assurance test environments
Ensure compliance with IM, security and accreditation standards
Drive continuous improvement in documentation, processes and proving methodologies
Mentor colleagues and help grow capability across the function

We expect this to be achieved by:
Becoming the go-to technical voice for networking and trials IT in the IMV function, providing advice and guidance being trusted by engineering colleagues, technical expert peers and senior management teams
Showing proactive ownership. Anticipating issues before they escalate and taking initiatives to address these
Staying calm, clear and decisive when the pressure rises
Working collaboratively across disciplines and teams
Championing continuous improvement, smarter ways of working and constantly seeking ways to improve and advance test processes

What we're looking for from you:

We are looking for someone with the following skills, knowledge and experience
Familiarity with modern Windows and common Linux operating systems e.g., Red Hat

Experience with computer hardware, troubleshooting and repair
Proven experience in network engineering in defence, aerospace or other secure engineering environments

Experience with Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and…