Test Equipment Design Engineer
Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent
*Competitive Market Rate
37 hours; FT (Hybrid flexibility)
Travel (minimal)
MBDA, the trusted Ministry of Defence partner in the UK, seeks an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join their leading missile system provider in Stevenage. This role involves developing and designing test equipment solutions for the next generation of weapons. The successful candidate will support day-to-day Test Equipment product support activities and manage technical changes through the engineering change process.
What we're looking for:
- Strong understanding of Digital and Analogue Electronics
- Proficiency in creating wiring diagrams and schedules using Microsoft products
- Knowledge of instrument communication systems (GPIB / Lan / BCD), power control and switching, supply regulation, interlock and safety-related circuits, and safe handling of low to medium power RF signals.
- Essential understanding of RF measurement techniques, boundary scan (JTAG) test, diagnostics, programming, and firmware coding.
- Competence in CAE Design tools, negotiating subsystem requirements, writing subsystem requirements and associated documents, and delivering concise and accurate reports and presentations.
- Experience in designing, integrating, and validating test solutions for electronic/electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
What you'll get to do as a Test Equipment Design Engineer:
- Resolve complex technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Possess a wide-ranging technical background covering system-level to component-level expertise in various disciplines such as EMC, RF, Digital & Analogue, Video, and Power supplies.
- Contribute to the maintenance and modification of engineering processes and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with managers to drive team improvements.
- Work across multiple projects and develop solutions for products at different stages of maturity, including prototyping, production, and end-user equipment.
- Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"
More about the role:
MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.
This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
