Technical Imagery Specialist

Overview

In this role you will work closely with our IMV Technical Imagery Lead and will primarily be responsible for capturing the still and high-speed imagery required to support product validation and investigation evidence required by our IMV engineering teams. Your work will provide the essential start and end point for post-trial analysis, offering the clarity needed to validate system performance and troubleshoot complex technical challenges.

With mentoring and support from an experienced specialist, you will continue to build your technical capability and confidence within the role. Furthermore, you will play a key role in our outward-facing presence by managing the transition of technical trials data into high-impact assets for promotional purposes, ensuring our successes are communicated effectively to stakeholders and external customers, while developing an understanding of how complex technical content is adapted for wider audiences.

This role offers unique travel opportunities, supporting trials at various UK ranges and international test locations alongside our project teams, providing excellent exposure to live trials and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Support the engineering community with expertise and advice on how to plan and achieve the right technical imagery and evidence to meet their requirements.
• Travel to various domestic and international trial sites to provide on-site technical support.
• Deliver a "rapid response" service that enables Engineering teams to understand and resolve technical problems in time critical scenarios.
• Manage the full imagery lifecycle, providing a high-fidelity visual record for complex product trials.

• Software Proficiency:
  Experience or working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Photoshop CC, Media Encoder, and Lightroom.
• Technical Precision:
  Exposure to high-speed cinematography and technical photography, with an interest in developing deeper expertise.
• Media Knowledge: A good understanding of RAW video workflows; experience working with 3D and 360-degree video capture and processing.
• Operational Agility:
  The ability to adapt to changing trial schedules and respond positively to last-minute requirements to ensure data collection is never compromised.
• Collaboration:
  
  A proactive approach to working with project teams and learning how to plan imagery requirements effectively.
• Security & Media Aware:
  An awareness of security classifications and the importance of appropriate media handling.
• Candidates will also need a full clean UK driving licence and flexibility in working times and days to support relevant trials and development activities.

Salary:
Up to circa £40,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working:
Variable; work will generally be on MBDA sites or at trials ranges due to the nature of the role and data classification. There will be opportunities for working from home as workload allows. 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 SC Security Clearance checks, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus up to £2,500 (depending on company performance)
• Pension: up to 14% employer-employee combined contribution
• Overtime: paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: opportunities for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (enhancements for some cases)
• Healthcare and related benefits:
  Healthcare Cash Plan, private medical insurance options, dental insurance, and other wellbeing benefits
• Discounts & lifestyle benefits: various vouchers, retailer discounts, and lifestyle programs
• Holiday purchase: option to purchase up to 5 extra days

Dynamic Working:
We want our people to work when and where they feel they can be most effective. For most employees, there is a flexi-time scheme, with opportunities to work from home where appropriate. Up to 15 days of Flexi-leave per annum in addition to 25 days of annual leave.

Security Clearance:
All MBDA employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.

Note: If you do not meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and dynamic team of trials and proving engineers and will benefit from structured support and learning from an experienced IMV Technical Imagery Lead.