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Network Engineer (Integration and Trials)

MBDA · Stevenage, UK
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Up to £52,500
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
hybrid

// Role Summary

Join MBDA as a Networking and IT Engineer, directly supporting the proving of advanced missile systems by designing, building, and maintaining secure networks and IT equipment in demanding trials environments.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build secure closed networks for missile system validation.
  • Configure trials IT equipment across multiple OS and hardware platforms.
  • Lead network architecture for proving systems in multi-domain environments.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex connectivity issues.
  • Implement monitoring and fault-recovery for high-assurance test environments.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic, hybrid setting.

// Role Specification

Role Title: Networking and IT Engineer - Proving and Integration (Missiles)

Join MBDA and become a trusted network specialist directly supporting the proving of advanced missile systems. We are looking for someone who thrives on real-world problem solving, enjoys working in multi-disciplinary teams and can keep complex trials environments connected, resilient and ready.

We are looking for an experienced network engineer to join the Integration and Missile Validation (IMV) engineering function as a practical, trusted networking specialist who keeps high-integrity systems connected, tested and ready for real-world performance. Working at the heart of a multidisciplinary team, you'll design, build and validate secure closed networks and trials support equipment that enable the proving of complex missile systems in demanding product testing/trials environments.

You will architect and configure end-to-end connectivity, operate secure trials networks, and ensure every subsystem meets stringent performance, interoperability and security requirements. From routing and switching to diagnostics and compliance, you'll be the steady technical presence that our proving and integration engineers rely on - calm under pressure, proactive in approach, and always ready to provide hands-on support to resolve complex integration issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design secure closed networks that underpin our product system proving, validation and integration.
  • Build and configure trials IT equipment across multiple OS and hardware platforms.
  • Lead network architecture for proving systems across multi-domain environments.
  • Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues across integrated hardware, software and simulation rigs.
  • Implement monitoring and fault-recovery strategies for high-assurance test environments.
  • Ensure compliance with security and performance requirements.