Hardware Test Verification Architect

Stevenage

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.

Salary: Up to £55K dependent on experience

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• MBDA may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

The opportunity:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a self-driven individual to use their knowledge and expertise to implement a structured Test Philosophy for our current and future products.  As the Hardware Test Verification Lead, you will be leading the deployment of the Test and Testability Policy which involves collaborating with many areas of the business including Manufacturing and Production design support teams.

What you will be doing

• With drive and passion, you will lead the implementation of the Production Test Philosophy within a Programme including:

• Definition of Test Equipment Requirements for the product.
• Deployment of diagnostic strategies for production.

• Verifying the Test Coverage of our current and future products to ensure they deliver the needs of our customers.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing and Production Design Support teams for Production Test activities
• As an expert in this domain, you will get the opportunity to share your subject knowledge with the wider project team and your peers.

What we're looking for

Required

• Ideally degree qualified or suitable equivalent experience with demonstrable experience in or track record of Mathematics, Physics or Engineering fields.
• Experience Awareness of Development and Production Test Techniques and implementation.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite with good Communication Skills.

Desired

• Knowledge of structured Model based System Engineering (MBSE) techniques.
• Experience in the development and implementation of test strategies and Automated Test Equipment for new products.
• Some experience of collaborating with Manufacturing Teams and Design teams.

What's in it for you? 

This is a phenomenal and unique opportunity to experience a broader view of the development and manufacturing processes through interaction with multiple skills within MBDA for a given project and programme.

If you don't meet all the aspects of the role, we will support you and provide you with training.  There are opportunities to become a Team Leader within the department and great development opportunities in other departments and functions within MBDA.

You will join a growing motivated, focussed and multi-disciplined team, where communication and the ethos to share information is key.  You will join a team that is dedicated to improving the way it works, how it interacts with other functions; with a strong interest in the development of its people.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.