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We focus on bringing confidence to MBDA that their missile systems will perform at their maximum capability through novel testing methods.\nSalary:£31,900 plus a £3000 joining bonus.\nDynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.\nRestrictions 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.\nThis role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 2nd November 2026 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.\nWhat we can offer you:\n2 year Programme: starting September 2027\n\nSalary reviews throughout the Programme\n\nCompany bonus: up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nOvertime: Opportunity for paid overtime\n\nAnnual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday\n\nFlexi Leave: up to 15 additional days\n\nExcellent career progression and development opportunities\n\nFacilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…\n\nHealthcare 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.\n\nThe opportunity:\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nIn 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.\nHWIL supports and develops a broad range of skills, and is suitable for graduates from a wide range of engineering and problem solving backgrounds.\nYou 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:\nComplex function integration.\n\nDeveloping test software, data analysis scripts and control systems (C++, MATLAB, CAD, Linux).\n\nLearning communication protocols (e.g. RS422, Ethernet, MODBUS, 1553).\n\nElectronic design and Mechanical design.\n\nWorkshop skills (design and build of lab equipment and cables using pillar drills, hand tools, soldering etc).\n\nTechnical report writing to support trials reviews.\n\nHWIL 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.\nWhat we’re looking for from you:\nDegree qualified in an Engineering (incl. 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