MBDA UK
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Exciting opportunity for a Simulation Systems Engineer, in our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team! Salary: Up to £46 , 000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 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 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 looking for an ambitious engineer with a growth mind-set to join our unique team. If you're the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts, in a driven team delivering a capability to support and optimise missile development. The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL/ HIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. As a HWIL Simulation Systems Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining the simulations, by ensuring simulators and control systems are fit for purpose. You will be reactive and proactive, providing engineering skills to maintain multiple axis hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems. There will be planned maintenance activities and corrective maintenance in response to unforeseen issues, where flexibility will be required. This is a hands-on role where physical activity is inherent. Missile testing is varied and the skills you will develop will be wide ranging. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the facility simulation systems and equipment. What we're looking for from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Understanding of Hydraulic systems Computer Aided Design experience (CREO an advantage) Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Workshop skills (hand and electrical tools) Psychomotor skills and dextrous Capable of working at height I.T. literate and capable of using Management Information Systems (MIS) Control system theory. Able to work on own initiative but contribute ideas to team performance. Ideally qualified with a Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronic & Robotic/ Aeronautical/ Electronic. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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 are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Exciting opportunity for a Simulation Systems Engineer, in our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team! Salary: Up to £46 , 000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 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 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 looking for an ambitious engineer with a growth mind-set to join our unique team. If you're the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts, in a driven team delivering a capability to support and optimise missile development. The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL/ HIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. As a HWIL Simulation Systems Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining the simulations, by ensuring simulators and control systems are fit for purpose. You will be reactive and proactive, providing engineering skills to maintain multiple axis hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems. There will be planned maintenance activities and corrective maintenance in response to unforeseen issues, where flexibility will be required. This is a hands-on role where physical activity is inherent. Missile testing is varied and the skills you will develop will be wide ranging. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the facility simulation systems and equipment. What we're looking for from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Understanding of Hydraulic systems Computer Aided Design experience (CREO an advantage) Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Workshop skills (hand and electrical tools) Psychomotor skills and dextrous Capable of working at height I.T. literate and capable of using Management Information Systems (MIS) Control system theory. Able to work on own initiative but contribute ideas to team performance. Ideally qualified with a Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronic & Robotic/ Aeronautical/ Electronic. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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 are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
MBDA
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Hardware-In-the-Loop Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 Intake Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) is a sophisticated testing technique that integrates real hardware components with simulated environments. We focus on bringing confidence to MBDA that their missile systems will perform at their maximum capability through novel testing methods. Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 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. CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 3RD NOVEMBER 2025 What we can offer you 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 Salary reviews throughout the Programme 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 Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity The Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) department is a unique facility that integrates complex missile subsystems, simulates their dynamic flight to optimise missile performance prior to operational firing trials. In the labs there are Electro-optic (EO), LASER and Radio Frequency (RF) devices, anechoic chambers and multiple axis hydraulic motion tables. The small, but versatile, team have a mixture of technical expertise that enables them to design and develop the electronics equipment needed for the labs; design the experiments; create custom software and hardware simulations, and to analyse and deliver results to support missile development and evaluation. In HWIL there are a vast number of opportunities to get 'hands-on,' and as a graduate you will be involved in testing missile hardware sub-systems (Seeker, Inertial Measurement Unit and Missile Computer), developing and integrating HWIL simulations and using the HWIL facility Infra-red, Radio-Frequency and Flight Motion Simulators. HWIL supports and develops a broad range of skills, and is suitable for graduates from a wide range of engineering and problem solving backgrounds. You will have the opportunity to develop many different engineering skills including integration of complex equipment; designing bespoke equipment; problem solving to create, set up and action test procedures. You will also work on a selection of the following: Complex function integration. Developing test software, data analysis scripts and control systems (C++, MATLAB, CAD, Linux). Learning communication protocols (e.g. RS422, Ethernet, MODBUS, 1553). Electronic design and Mechanical design. Workshop skills (design and build of lab equipment and cables using pillar drills, hand tools, soldering etc). Technical report writing to support trials reviews. HWIL are a very versatile team, at different stages of their career and each member has their own unique set of skills. The key to such a team is consistent demonstration of passion; team work; innovative ideas; commitment, and a lot of communication and support. The team are always looking to discover new solutions and there is always someone to discuss new ideas and concepts with. What we're looking for from you: Degree qualified in an Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electronic/Electrical and Mechanical), Physics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Control Theory, Systems discipline to a minimum of 2:2. Basic experience of Matlab/Simulink or software development desirable Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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 are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Hardware-In-the-Loop Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 Intake Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) is a sophisticated testing technique that integrates real hardware components with simulated environments. We focus on bringing confidence to MBDA that their missile systems will perform at their maximum capability through novel testing methods. Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 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. CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 3RD NOVEMBER 2025 What we can offer you 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 Salary reviews throughout the Programme 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 Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity The Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) department is a unique facility that integrates complex missile subsystems, simulates their dynamic flight to optimise missile performance prior to operational firing trials. In the labs there are Electro-optic (EO), LASER and Radio Frequency (RF) devices, anechoic chambers and multiple axis hydraulic motion tables. The small, but versatile, team have a mixture of technical expertise that enables them to design and develop the electronics equipment needed for the labs; design the experiments; create custom software and hardware simulations, and to analyse and deliver results to support missile development and evaluation. In HWIL there are a vast number of opportunities to get 'hands-on,' and as a graduate you will be involved in testing missile hardware sub-systems (Seeker, Inertial Measurement Unit and Missile Computer), developing and integrating HWIL simulations and using the HWIL facility Infra-red, Radio-Frequency and Flight Motion Simulators. HWIL supports and develops a broad range of skills, and is suitable for graduates from a wide range of engineering and problem solving backgrounds. You will have the opportunity to develop many different engineering skills including integration of complex equipment; designing bespoke equipment; problem solving to create, set up and action test procedures. You will also work on a selection of the following: Complex function integration. Developing test software, data analysis scripts and control systems (C++, MATLAB, CAD, Linux). Learning communication protocols (e.g. RS422, Ethernet, MODBUS, 1553). Electronic design and Mechanical design. Workshop skills (design and build of lab equipment and cables using pillar drills, hand tools, soldering etc). Technical report writing to support trials reviews. HWIL are a very versatile team, at different stages of their career and each member has their own unique set of skills. The key to such a team is consistent demonstration of passion; team work; innovative ideas; commitment, and a lot of communication and support. The team are always looking to discover new solutions and there is always someone to discuss new ideas and concepts with. What we're looking for from you: Degree qualified in an Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electronic/Electrical and Mechanical), Physics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Control Theory, Systems discipline to a minimum of 2:2. Basic experience of Matlab/Simulink or software development desirable Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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 are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
