Ground Trials Engineer

Job Overview

The ISV Ground Trials Engineer carries out a range of technical, engineering and scientific activities. They will analyse, interpret and evaluate technical information, concepts and ideas. The role reports to the Ground Trials Team Lead and is primarily expected to contribute to the development and implementation of long‑term system safety proving plans and test activities. It involves working with various teams across MBDA and with UK, French and Italian national authorities.

Joining the Ground Trials team includes additional opportunities to develop and contribute towards other test activities such as Electromagnetic Compatibility, Mechanical & Climatic or Engine test. The role is suitable for an engineer with practical experience looking to build on existing skills or develop new ones on an important future project with wide exposure to a variety of technical disciplines and teams.

Carrying out technical, engineering and scientific activities; analysing, interpreting and evaluating technical information, concepts and ideas; developing and implementing long‑term system safety proving plans and test activities; collaborating with cross‑functional teams across MBDA and national authorities; contributing to test activities in fields such as EMC, mechanical & climatic, engine, etc.

• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a wider specialist team
• Taking responsibility for the quality of work undertaken (deliver value to the team)
• Proactive in finding solutions to problems (identifying improvements and proposing innovative ideas)
• Ability to report/communicate technical aspects to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ordnance Munitions and Explosives trials and test (areas may include: mechanical/climatic, EMC, insensitive munitions, chemical analysis).
• Knowledge and use of military safety regulations, policies and standards (particularly those relating to Safety and Suitability for Service).
• Knowledge of safety assessment processes and risk management approaches.
• Practical knowledge (mechanical, electrical or software) and/or in a trials/test environment (e.g. use of test equipment, process and procedures).
• Project management processes (and how to incorporate into the work environment with a wide range of stakeholders).

Salary is approximately £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.

• Annual leave: 25 days per calendar year plus an additional day after 5, 10, and 15 years of service; up to 5 additional days may be purchased.
• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 based on company performance.
• Pension:
  Employers and employees together contribute up to 14% of salary.
• Paid overtime:
  Opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working: options for remote and dynamic hours.
• Enhanced parental leave:
  Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; additional provisions for paternity, neonatal and fertility treatments.
• Private medical insurance, dental insurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Financial wellbeing: free webinars, mortgage advice, share incentives, etc.
• Healthworks on‑site gym and discounted corporate gym membership.
• Season ticket loans, free car parking, travel discounts and other perks.
• Technology vouchers, charity donations scheme, MyCar scheme, discount voucher platform and other employee benefits.

British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer.

Hybrid working 3‑5 days on site per week due to workload classification. Flexible hours and dynamic leave options are available, with the possibility to work from home where appropriate.

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