The opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) within missile Compatibility/Integration for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to broaden their skills within.
The Functional Integration Lead is responsible for leading, and owning, the day-to-day technical delivery of functional integration and system verification activities for a programme or family of systems. They support the Chief Systems Proving Engineer in the delivery of all Compat, HWIL and Software Integration activities required to integrate and test missile and munition equipment.
They interface with different project customers and stakeholders to plan and achieve key design verification and evidence, with a hands-on and practical approach in the planning and conduct of integration and compatibility proving activities where required. They have a deep knowledge of system and subsystem functionality and behaviours and are recognised as a senior role within the programme, often managing and mentoring a team of integration engineers, supporting skills development and knowledge sharing initiatives.
As part of the Meteor ISV team you would have the opportunity to work on an exciting, high performance product and to develop and broaden your technical skills by working within a dynamic proving team. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with other areas of MBDA including Systems and Software project teams.
What we're looking for from you:
High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. Individuals will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering subject.
Good understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
Familiarity using general commercial Lab test equipment.
Familiarity using data analysis tools/methods.
An appreciation of electronics technologies and the sorts of products that MBDA design and produces would be an advantage.
The creativity and practicality to work with complex problems and derive logical solutions.
Adaptability and innovation in a varied and often fast-paced role.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage a small team
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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. 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
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.
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
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.
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…
