Electronic Manufacturing Test Engineer

Electronic Manufacturing Test Engineer - Graduate Programme

MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud to support our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve a shared goal of defending our freedom.

Salary: £30,000 starting salary plus a £3000 joining bonus.

Closing date for this role is midnight on Thursday 16th November

What we can offer you:

• 2 year programme starting September 2024

• Company bonus and twice yearly salary reviews

• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave

• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

• Flexible working

Working pattern:

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Typically a Test Engineer will spend 90% of their time on-site, working a day every couple of weeks from home if desired, as the type of work permits.

The opportunity

Manufacturing Test Engineering is part of the Operations Directorate in MBDA. We have engineers deployed across three of our UK sites supporting the manufacturing process throughout the whole build cycle from sub-systems to the final product for launch platforms and weapon systems. We support the testing and programming of systems, from circuit cards through to missiles; working with varied technologies including, but not limited to, electronics, mechatronics, optics and RF.

Within Manufacturing Test Engineering you'll be working within a team of engineers who have varied experiences and expertise, who work together to support a set of equipment. You'll have the opportunity to learn from these engineers throughout your graduate scheme as you progress through three placements, each with a different team.

Test Engineers work closely with several collaborative functions such as Product Design, Test Equipment Design, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to support our key customer, Manufacturing Operations.

As a Test Engineer you'll play a meaningful role in maintaining MBDA's reputation for quality, by working to ensure that every product leaving our manufacturing facility meets the high standards expected by the company and our customers.

What will you be doing?

Daily activities for a Test Engineer vary from working hands on with the product on the shop floor and in the lab, to working in the office on technical documentation and drawings. Our regular activities include:

• Diagnosing and fault finding non-conforming products or equipment

• Authoring instructions and/or specifications

• Drafting and publishing drawing packs

• Analysing test and production related data

• Introducing new products and equipment into Manufacturing

• Process improvements

What we're looking for from you

• Degree qualified in an Engineering degree (incl. General, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Production, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil, Electrical/Electronic and Software) or Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Computing or Applied Science discipline (minimum 2.2)

Our Business

We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of our work, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.