Environmental Test Engineer

applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced 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 treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. The opportunity:Joining the Environmental Engineering and Facilities team, you will be supporting design and In Service Surveillance activities across the whole spectrum of the MBDA product portfolio.You will be able to share your expertise across multiple projects while working as part of the wider team on solutions for technically challenging problems. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake test of MBDA's products using a variety of

test equipment replicating real life environments including temperature, humidity, shock and vibration.The role will require you to:Have an engineering background with a strong understanding of structures and analysisDevelop the necessary skills to simulate the extreme environments MBDA products will face to ensure that they are robust enough to operate and remain safe and suitable for serviceUnderstand environmental test standards including DEF STAN 00-035, MIL STD 810, STANAG 4370, AECTP 300 & AECTP 400)Work from customer test requirements and turn them into a viable test strategyDocumentation reviews, data processing and reporting in line with customer specifications and MBDA's standardsSupport technical reviews with key partnersPlease note, travel to Henlow will be required occasionally.What we're looking for from you:Essential:HNC/HND/Degree qualified in a subject relevant to the role or demonstrable equivalent experienceGood problem solving skills coupled with a sound
fundamental knowledge of mechanical structures and analysisIT Competence including MS Word, Excel and PowerpointExperienced using measurement equipment and devices including accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, etcDetermined individuals that are self-motivated and can demonstrate strong interpersonal skillsMethodical and Logical approach, conscientious and safety conscious in all activitiesDesirable:Demonstrable experience leading or working as a team in the delivery of projectsPrevious experience using Siemens vibration control equipment or other automated mechanical test systemsPrevious experience identifying and delivering capability and technical improvementsOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation.

MBDA has a fantastic opportunity for you to work in an UKAS/ISO 17025 environmental test laboratory on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as an engineer.Salary: Circa 55,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (delete line if not applicable).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 overtimeFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome