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Software Testing Engineer
Integration & Systems Validation Engineer (ISV) – Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE)
About the Role
Join our Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) team within the Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) department and drive innovation in digital simulation, experimentation, and real-world system validation.
This role offers exciting opportunities to shape highly-regarded weapon systems simulation at a critical point in the product lifecycle.
Key Information
Salary: Circa £42,000 – £50,000 doled out depending on experience.
Working: Dynamic (hybrid model) – 3-4 days per week on-site due to security requirements.
Eligibility: British citizenship or dual UK/British nationality with the right to reside.
Security Clearance: Mandatory HM Government (HMG) Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks post-offer.
What We Offer
Benefits & Perks
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-related).
- Pension: Total contributions up to 14%.
- Overtime opportunities with paid additional hours.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 extra days beyond statutory entitlements.
- Flexible working arrangements supported.
- Enhanced Parental Leave:
- Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
- Additional leave adjustments for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments.
- On-site facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
- Comprehensive Healthcare Cash Plan: Covers optical, dental, and general wellness.
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Our WSSE department at MBDA specialises in integrating real products, synthetic environments, and stakeholder models throughout weapon system lifecycles. We develop real-time simulation components using agile methodologies to ensure capability, quality, and security.
Within WSSE, you'll join the Integration & Systems Validation (ISV) Team to deliver rigorous testing, assurance, and certification for advanced simulation systems.
Key Responsibilities
Test/Proving Planning
- Gauge customer requirements and functional expectations.
- Define software test bed requirements based on system design.
- Develop test plans, specifications, and design documentation.
Test/Proving Conduct
- Execute functional and regression testing throughout product development.
- Lead technical defect investigations with rigorous troubleshooting.
- Support external integration, trials, and demonstrations with engineering partners and customers.
- Analyse logs/data to validate compliance and identify problems.
- Conduct formal software qualification testing.
Test/Proving Reporting
- Provide stakeholder updates on software progress, faults, and compliance status.
- Create and submit comprehensive test and validation reports.
- Support software delivery and release processes, including final certification activities.
Technical Requirements
Technologies, Tools & Proficiencies:
- GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines.
- Python scripting and basic automation.
- IBM PLM/ALM/ETM/Doors/JIRA exposure.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Software Simulation/Emulator systems (desirable).
- Excel (with Macros), MS Office.
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What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience in systems proving, including testing and V&V (Verification & Validation).
- Software testing expertise, with a focus on functional prowess.
- Python scripting and familiarity with level 1 or 2 automation.
- ISTQB certification or industry-recognised software testing credentials.
Desirable
- Understanding of Agile team collaboration mindsets and software development practices.
- Test automation capability.
- Exposure to CI/CD and Big Data diagnostics.
Company Ethos
"Peace is not a given. Freedom is not a given. Sovereignty is not a given."
At MBDA, we protect our nation and armed forces using cutting-edge technology.
Our employee communities prioritise:
- Gender Equality
- Neurodiversity
- Parents and Carers Support
- Armed Forces Connections
- Efforts toward diversity, inclusion, and well-being (e.g., Dyslexia Awareness, Mental Health Support)
We encourage early identification and conversation if you need adapted support during the recruitment or work experience process.
Further Information
Follow us on MBDA’s careers channel: LinkedIn, X, or Glassdoor. For full details, visit the MBDA Careers Website here.
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