Functional Integration Lead Engineer

Mbda Systems; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MBDA Systems is seeking a Functional Integration Lead Engineer to join their team in the UK. The role focuses on integrating and testing complex weapon systems, requiring expertise in hardware/software integration and a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and diverse benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated engineering professionals.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical/electronic engineering or similar field.
• Understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
• Familiar with data analysis tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of compatibility and software integration activities for missile systems.
• Plan test delivery to meet program milestones.
• Oversee generation of test instructions and safety documentation.

Skills

Hardware/Software Integration

Data Analysis

Scripting (Python)

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Commercial Lab Test Equipment

Job description

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MBDA are seeking passionate and dedicated Functional Integration Engineers to join their Integration and System Validation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a driven team working across a number of complex Weapon systems

Salary: Up to £60,000 Depending on Experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is an on-site role (Possible occasional opportunity to work from home)

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…
  
  
  

The opportunity:

As a Functional Lead Integration Engineer you will support the Head of Functional Integration in the delivery of all Compatibility and Software Integration activities required to integrate and test missile / weapon systems.

This is a hands-on and practical role involved in the planning and conduct of integration and compatibility proving activities, where you will develop an in-depth knowledge of how our systems work.

You will interface with different project customers and stakeholders to plan and achieve key design verification and evidence and gain experience of qualification campaigns.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Planning the delivery of proving tests to meet the programme maturity milestones and support the timely clearance certification for trials activities.
• Collaboration with the systems and design teams to derive test requirements that ensure comprehensive system level test coverage.
• Overseeing the generation of test instructions, test reports and supporting safety documentation / processes.
• Integration of multiple variants of missile and launcher subsystems in trials and operational configurations.
• Supporting integration of trials test equipment for use across proving activities.
• Coordinating with design teams to diagnose problems and determine design solutions.
• Providing support to trials defect investigations and analysis of data as required
• Defining test and trials equipment requirements
  
  
  

You will have the opportunity to progress your skills, contributing to the growth of MBDA's proving capability, developing test best practise and sharing understanding of system and subsystem functionality and behaviours.

The Functional Integration Engineer role sits within the Integration and Systems Validation department where you will enjoy working in a supportive environment to deliver challenging programmes while being part of a collaborative and driven team.

What we're looking for from you:

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and committed individuals with the following experiences and characteristics:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in electrical/electronic engineering or similar.
• Good understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
• Familiarity using general commercial lab test equipment.
• Familiarity using data analysis tools/methods.
• Experience or personal interest in scripting (e.g. python or similar)
• The creativity and practicality to work with complex problems and derive logical solutions.
• Adaptability and innovation in a varied and often fast-paced role.
  
  
  

The role will allow you to develop a good understanding of requirements decomposition, overseeing projects, creating plans, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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