Environmental Trials and Analysis Engineer

Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen in an agile team with varied strengths for an Engineer to work across the entire portfolio of MBDA UK products undertaking sophisticated analysis and supporting both laboratory and field trials.

Salary:
Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)

Location:

Stevenage

Working:
Typically 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification (dynamic/hybrid).

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. 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).

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension:
  Maximum total contribution up to 14% (employer and employee)
• 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:
  Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Healthcare Cash Plan:
  Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing

The Trials and Analysis team within Environmental Engineering is integral within all land, sea and air based weapons system projects. Environmental provides a key technical focal point for all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept definition and product development, through design aid and formal qualification, and into in-service support.

Apply specialist technical knowledge to complex systems and structural mechanisms, providing advice to projects with responsibility for the delivery of technical aspects of data evaluation activities. Collaborate with customers to perform data evaluation tasks or technical work packages, such as data gathering trials and assessments, platform integration activities, and structural modal assessment. Ensure timely and budget‑compliant delivery of high‑quality results. Carry out a full range of technical evaluations and investigations, including evaluation of technical options, preparation of reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems attributed to shock and vibration.

Develop test specifications and carry out activities related to vibration, shock and signal evaluation in line with all technical, safety and quality standards. Plan, deliver and monitor assigned work packages, make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority to ensure requirements are delivered to plan. Perform engineering capability improvements through methods and process development efforts.

• Apply specialist technical knowledge to complex systems and structural mechanisms.
• Provide advice to projects regarding data evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with customers on data gathering trials, assessments, platform integration, and structural modal assessment.
• Ensure timely and budget‑compliant delivery of high‑quality results.
• Carry out technical evaluations and investigations, including evaluation of technical options and preparation of reports with recommendations.
• Develop test specifications and conduct vibration, shock, and signal evaluation activities.
• Plan, deliver, and monitor assigned work packages, making engineering decisions within own responsibility and delegated authority.
• Improve engineering capability through methods and process development.

• A strong technical background in environmental, mechanical, or similar field.
• Excellent investigative instinct and decision‑making attributes.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• High motivation and adaptability.
• Experience in analysing vehicle/missile operations in complex environments.
• Instrumentation and signal processing experience (helpful).
• Vibration, shock, and thermal analysis experience (preferred).

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to defend our freedom. We encourage you to speak to us should you require advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.