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    DragonFire Integration and Trial Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - The Engineer

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    £44,000
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    Bristol

    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 £44,000 depending 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 days flexi leave
    • 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
    • Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
    • Possible relocation available
    • Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
    • Excellent career progression and development opportunities

    Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working; typically 2 to 3 days per week on site.

    The opportunity:

    An opportunity to be part of the team leading the demonstrations of high power laser weapon systems in the UK and get hands on experience of real LDEW equipment

    An opportunity has arisen to join the Integration and Systems Validation team supporting the DragonFire project.

    The DragonFire team has successfully delivered 3 demonstration trials of this technology. Now there is an opportunity to join the team to support on-going trials and demonstrations.

    The role is to support the DragonFire trails manager, This will require the ability to work with a multi-company team comprising of MBDA, Leonardo and QinetiQ.

    You will be responsible for:

    Supporting the DF Trials manager in:
    • Delivering Trial plans
    • Delivering the Trial support equipment into the Trial
    • Conduction trial activities on trial sites
    • Working alongside other functions within the business
    • Assisting in the set-up of an MBDA LDEW facility
    What we're looking for from you:

    An enthusiastic engineer with experience of planning and conducting both physical and functional based test activities. A good self-starter with a positive can do attitude.

    • [Desirable] Experience of working with laser equipment.
    • [Desirable] Mechanical and/or electrical design skills.
    • [Desirable] Computer scripting skills e.g. Python.

    This Trial will be at QinetiQ Benbecula Range over a period of approximately 6 weeks. This will include time away from home travelling with overnight stays.

    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.

    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.

    Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

    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

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