Software Testing Engineer
// Role Summary
Join the dynamic Integration Missile Validation (IMV) team, driving innovation in digital simulation and experimentation for advanced weapon systems. This role involves critical systems integration and testing throughout the product lifecycle.
// Key Responsibilities
- Systems integration and testing for digital simulation and experimentation products.
- Work in the cutting-edge Digital Battlespace Facility.
- Involved in end-to-end software testing and proving lifecycle.
- Opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle from concept to customer training.
- Requires HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.
// Role Specification
Exciting opportunity to join the Integration Missile Validation (IMV) team within the Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) department. Join us in driving innovation and excellence in the field by providing systems integration and testing for digital simulation and experimentation products in a dynamic and growing area.
MBDA's Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department is at the forefront of integrating real products, models, synthetic environments, and people throughout the systems life cycle. We use agile methodologies to develop real-time software components that simulate complex weapon systems and sub-systems.
Embedded within WSSE, the Integration & Missile Validation (IMV) Team provides best practice and capability to ensure our products are rigorously tested, fit-for-purpose, and ready for delivery. Your work will directly ensure the quality, functionality and performance of our advanced simulation systems.
This is a unique opportunity to work in our cutting-edge Digital Battlespace Facility. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, and could include working on a variety of rapid mini-projects or critical longer-term main projects. It is a fantastic opportunity to work throughout the product lifecycle, from concept demonstration, product development, systems integration and customer training.
Reporting to the IMV Team Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end software testing and proving lifecycle for one or more WSSE products in a software simulation/emulation environment. Your responsibilities will span planning, conduct, and reporting.
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
- Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.