Manufacturing Electronics Engineer

Mbda Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bolton seeks a Manufacturing Electronics Engineer to support missile systems through rigorous testing and calibration procedures. The role involves working within a dynamic team on complex platforms, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to meet operational goals. Ideal candidates possess a degree, HVAC or NVQ Level 3, and strong technical problem-solving skills. This full-time position supports hybrid working, competitive salary, and generous company benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidized meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with calibration and maintenance of test systems to component level.
• Ability to conduct measurements and repairs using technical specifications.
• Understanding of Environmental Chambers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support routine calibrations, commissioning, and fault finding.
• Work within an experienced team on complex test platforms.
• Train to calibrate and support special test equipment.

Skills

Calibration of test equipment

Analytical and problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of calibration principles

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

NVQ Level 3 and HNC or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Electronics Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Bolton. Fantastic opportunity to support across all stages of product assembly.

Salary: Circa £45,000 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

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary each 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

We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE). The work is extremely varied, interesting and challenging. You will be joining a dynamic and focussed team, responsible for the support of the manufacturing function across all stages of product assembly integration and test. The team are self‑motivated and work directly with support functions and engineers across MBDA to resolve routine and non‑routine tasks arising within the business.

These tasks include supporting routine calibrations, commissioning, drift analysis, fault finding and repair of test equipment.

You will be working within an experienced team of Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave. Annual reviews assess and plan any future development opportunities and needs to widen your overall engineering knowledge. Teamwork and knowledge sharing is an essential part of the team ethos as is the understanding of workload and throughput achievements.

What we’re looking for from you

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 and formal further education certificate to Level 4 (HNC) or equivalent in a relevant subject (Level 5 (HND) Preferred) or Degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level.
• Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use this information to conduct appropriate measurements and repairs down to component level.
• Good understanding of calibration principles and processes.
• Able to mentor other or more junior staff when requested by line manager.
• Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to the relevant audience.
• A good understanding of SAP would be desirable.
• Experience of working on Environmental Chambers an advantage.

Our company

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.

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing