Lead Verification And Validation Engineer

MBDA

Bristol, United Kingdom
Circa £57,000; compyny bonus: up to £2,500; pensio...
Hybrid (3-4 days on-site, some remote work possible)
Subsystem verification and qualification approaches
Design verification trials
Hands-on test setup
MBDA is seeking a Lead Verification and Validation Engineer for the DragonFire project in Bristol, UK. The position involves leading subsystem verification activities to ensure the successful integration and testing of a new Laser Directed Energy Weapon for the Royal Navy, with a competitive salary and various employee benefits

Job Summary

  • Work in a fast-paced environment, aiming to deliver a new capability into the UK Royal Navy by the end of 2027.
  • Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up of design aid proving, robustness and formal qualification tests using real hardware test rigs.
  • MBDA offers a company bonus, pension contributions, flexi leave, and enhanced parental leave.

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MBDA is seeking a Lead Verification and Validation Engineer for the DragonFire project in Bristol, UK. The position involves leading subsystem verification activities to ensure the successful integration and testing of a new Laser Directed Energy Weapon for the Royal Navy, with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Salary

Circa £57,000; Company bonus: Up to £2,500; Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • subsystem verification and qualification approaches
  • design verification trials
  • hands-on test setup
  • meticulous data analysis
  • fast-paced delivery environment

Nice-to-have

  • inquisitive nature and creative problem-solving
  • growth mindset and ability to shape methodologies
  • passion for integrating and testing hardware and software

Key Requirements

  • Higher education or strong knowledge in Electronics, Electrical, Engineering, Software or similar
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
  • HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Work Rights

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

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