Environmental Test Engineer

Mbda Systems; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to work on diverse projects in a UKAS/ISO 17025 lab. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and be proficient in environmental test standards. Responsibilities include developing test strategies and conducting tests to ensure product robustness. The role offers a dynamic hybrid working model and competitive benefits including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Confident in environmental test standards like DEF STAN 00-035.
• Experience supporting technical reviews.
• Documentation reviews and reporting per specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support design and surveillance activities across products.
• Simulate extreme environments for testing MBDA products.
• Develop viable test strategies from requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Understanding of structures and analysis

IT competence (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Using measurement equipment

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Accelerometers

Thermocouples

Strain gauges

Job description

Overview

Environmental Test Engineer role at MBDA based in Henlow. Join an UKAS/ISO 17025 environmental test laboratory working on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills as an engineer.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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. After offer, successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we can offer

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: 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 seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more

The opportunity

Joining the Environmental Engineering and Facilities team, you will support design and In Service Surveillance activities across MBDA product portfolios. You will work on diverse projects, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to test MBDA products using equipment that replicates real-life environments including temperature, humidity, shock and vibration. You will also document results and contribute to technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Have an engineering background with a strong understanding of structures and analysis
• Develop skills to simulate extreme environments to ensure MBDA products are robust, safe and fit for service
• Understand environmental test standards including DEF STAN 00-035, MIL STD 810, STANAG 4370, AECTP 300 & AECTP 400
• Translate customer test requirements into viable test strategies
• Documentation reviews, data processing and reporting in line with customer specifications and MBDA standards
• Support technical reviews with key partners

Note: Travel to Henlow will be required occasionally.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Good problem solving with knowledge of mechanical structures and analysis
• IT competence (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience using measurement equipment (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, etc.)
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills
• Methodical, logical, conscientious and safety-conscious

Desirable:

• Experience leading or working in project delivery
• Experience with LMS vibration control equipment or automated mechanical test systems
• Experience identifying and delivering capability and technical improvements

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to defend freedom and support armed forces. We value employee networks and provide adjustments where needed in recruitment. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn, X, Instagram or Glassdoor for more information.