Principal Hardware Design Engineer

7 days ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Security Cleared Jobs Full time

Bristol This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineers to join our Test Equipment Design Team.
You'll play a leading role in defining test approaches, leading projects, and broadening your expertise in an international environment.
An exciting career path awaits
Job Title : Principal Hardware Design Engineer Salary : Circa £55,000 depending on experience Location : Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working : Where project needs allow, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to work where you are most efficient.
Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship 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 Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity : A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineers to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team.
We can offer you a stimulating and rewarding role coupled with an exciting career path
Your role will be to define and specify test approaches; identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes.
You will be involved in the design process at all stages, supporting design reviews and manufacturing queries, reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager.
You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work, manage deliveries and assign work to senior design engineers.
Working in an international environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play an important role in the delivery of our products.
What we're looking for from you : Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.
Experience of managing packages of work is highly desirable.
Please note : Those who wish to be based in Bolton or Bristol will be expected to travel to Stevenage on average once a month.
With the majority of the Test Equipment team being based in Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol based engineers will need to have relevant transferable Military or Aerospace experience and the ability to work autonomously.
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Our company : MBDA is a leading defence organisation.
We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations.
We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
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 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... Training and Development : Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities Our Business : We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working.
We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.
MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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