Integration and System Validation Engineer
- Field: Military/Government
- Deadline: 2026-03-27 02:03
- Bristol
The opportunity:
A varied role that consists of a mix of functional testing, equipment qualification and acceptance, plus problem identification and resolution. An opportunity to gets hands on experience with real equipment, and support testing and demonstrations of capability to MBDA's customer across sites in the UK, Poland and the USA. As well as working with other external stakeholders to deliver the wider weapon system to the customer.
The role will include the planning and conduct of full system testing, both lab and field based, at various locations across Poland and the USA, as well as preparation for said activities within the test and integration facility in Bristol.
What we're looking for from you:
An enthusiastic engineer with experience of planning and conducting both physical and functional based test activities, ideally on defence related products.
Knowledge of Design Proving, Design Verification, System Integration and System Acceptance would be highly beneficial.
Experience working within, and/or leading small teams conducting test activities with minimal supervision.
Willing to travel and work for extended periods at trial sites in Poland, the USA and the UK.
This is a great opportunity to become a member of an expanding team delivering key aspects of the latest generation of GBAD system programmes and interfacing with the end Customer and User teams.
Location: Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification (depending on testing)
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.
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
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
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
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