Integration and System Validation (ISV) Engineer

Integration and System Validation (ISV) Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

Role Title and Location: Integration and System Validation Engineer - Stevenage

Job Ref No: P7946S

Directorate: Engineering

MBDA Level of role: Level 3 or 4

Reports to: Team Leader

The Opportunity

Within the Integration and System Validation team based in Stevenage, we have a number of roles to undertake a range of Integration and System Validation activities, supplying specialist advice and support to projects as appropriate.

What are we looking for?

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System Integration

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Design Proving and Trials

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Missile Test

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Interface Design

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System assessment and acceptance

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Design Verification

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Electrical / mechanical construction and interfacing

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Electronic design/test

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Ideally an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

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Good verbal, presentation and written communication skills

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Be able to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels

What’s in it for you?

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This is a wide ranging role with opportunities for structured career development across a number of engineering disciplines

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Opportunities for travel within the UK and potentially overseas

The Role

The roles encompass the life-cycle phases from Assessment through to in Service and will include some or all of the following activities:-

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Trials Planning: Designing and planning trials including Air Carry Trials and Live Firing Trials to ensure that the required data is obtained from the trial.

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Trials Conduct: the conduct of trials activities such as Environmental trials, Electro Magnetic Capability/Electro Magnetic Pulse trials, Hardware-in-the-loop, Safety trials on live ordnance, Flight Trials and Live Firing Trials in both UK and overseas locations.

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Trials data gathering, assessment and reporting.

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The conduct of lab based compatibility activities.

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Missile preparation and test, including live build activities.

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Design Certification. Production of Design Verification Plans and Certificates of Design.

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Leading and supporting engineering activities on trials sites for various MBDA products for customers to demonstrate system operability.

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Leading and supporting demonstrations and customer acceptance trials on complex weapon systems.

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Prepare trials and integration documentation at all stages of a project life cycle.

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Carry out investigations into a full range of engineering problems, and develop and prepare solutions, solely or as a member of a project team.

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Define testing approaches and specify tests in assigned/specialist area(s).

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Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages, and make an input as required to cross-functional projects/investigations.

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Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages, and make an input as required to cross-functional projects/investigations.

What’s great about the team?

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The ISV team a key element in delivery of complex weapon systems development programmes and therefore provides an innovative, dynamic, delivery focused environment

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Opportunities for both office/lab based and field based activities

What would you get?

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.