Embedded / Electronics Test Driven Development Lead (Automated Testing) JOB LOCATION: BRISTOL SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC, BPSS Start DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible) WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE RATE: £ 65 - £ 70 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35) TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Open to all industries (Def/Aero if possible, but not a deal breaker if not) ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES ( Test Engineer OR Test Lead ) Essential Skillset & Tools knowledge of design methodology TDD skillset (Test driven development)- evidence in previous roles. CI/CD (Continuous integration) experience. advantageous skills noted on jd. Overview: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of MBDA's weapon systems. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they need it. We are involved all the way through development from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service. Role Requirements (skills, training and qualifications): You will act as a technical leader, coach, and change agent, embedding Test Driven Development (TDD) practices into a team of highly capable engineers who have not previously worked in a TDD environment. You will shape engineering culture and introduce TDD principles while maintaining clear organisational separation between development and testing. You will not only coach the team, you will act as a hands-on test practitioner where you will personally design, implement, and execute most project tests to provide objective evidence of software quality in line with quality assurance requirements. Skillset / Experience Required: Essential Strong background in Test-Driven Development practices Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD Extensive hands-on experience designing and executing automated tests Experience establishing test strategies from scratch Demonstrated ability to coach experienced engineers Strong requirements elicitation and analysis skills Strong communication and facilitation skills. Advantageous: C / C++ / MatLab / Similink Jetson Orin NX / Linux Hardware-software integration Simulation or real-time embedded systems Safety-critical or high-reliability systems experience
Feb 26, 2026
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Embedded / Electronics Test Driven Development Lead (Automated Testing) JOB LOCATION: BRISTOL SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC, BPSS Start DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible) WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE RATE: £ 65 - £ 70 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35) TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Open to all industries (Def/Aero if possible, but not a deal breaker if not) ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES ( Test Engineer OR Test Lead ) Essential Skillset & Tools knowledge of design methodology TDD skillset (Test driven development)- evidence in previous roles. CI/CD (Continuous integration) experience. advantageous skills noted on jd. Overview: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of MBDA's weapon systems. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they need it. We are involved all the way through development from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service. Role Requirements (skills, training and qualifications): You will act as a technical leader, coach, and change agent, embedding Test Driven Development (TDD) practices into a team of highly capable engineers who have not previously worked in a TDD environment. You will shape engineering culture and introduce TDD principles while maintaining clear organisational separation between development and testing. You will not only coach the team, you will act as a hands-on test practitioner where you will personally design, implement, and execute most project tests to provide objective evidence of software quality in line with quality assurance requirements. Skillset / Experience Required: Essential Strong background in Test-Driven Development practices Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD Extensive hands-on experience designing and executing automated tests Experience establishing test strategies from scratch Demonstrated ability to coach experienced engineers Strong requirements elicitation and analysis skills Strong communication and facilitation skills. Advantageous: C / C++ / MatLab / Similink Jetson Orin NX / Linux Hardware-software integration Simulation or real-time embedded systems Safety-critical or high-reliability systems experience
Principal Structural Mechanical Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months (Possible Extension) WORK PATTERN: Min 4 Days a Week on Site; Possibly 1 Remote - Compressed Week Potentially Available. PAY RATE: £ 50 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 Essential QUALIFICATIONS Ideally degree qualified; STEM subjects. TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Ideally Def/Aero background. Open to others if skillset matches. Essential Skillset & Tools Alter FE toolset; experience in alternative FE codes would be considered (). As Seen on JD. Overview: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over fifty engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Responsibilities : Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key structural requirements. Skillset/Experience Required : Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods. Proven experience in the Altair FE toolset is preferred, although experience in alternative FE codes such as NASTRAN, ANSYS etc. will be considered. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Static, dynamic, fatigue analysis; Metallic/composite analysis; Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments; Assessment of mechanisms and multi body dynamics; Crash analysis. Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner. Self-motivated individuals, who are great problem solvers and are able to take responsibility for complex structural analysis tasks. Can work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers. Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.
Feb 10, 2026
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Principal Structural Mechanical Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months (Possible Extension) WORK PATTERN: Min 4 Days a Week on Site; Possibly 1 Remote - Compressed Week Potentially Available. PAY RATE: £ 50 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 Essential QUALIFICATIONS Ideally degree qualified; STEM subjects. TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Ideally Def/Aero background. Open to others if skillset matches. Essential Skillset & Tools Alter FE toolset; experience in alternative FE codes would be considered (). As Seen on JD. Overview: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over fifty engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Responsibilities : Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key structural requirements. Skillset/Experience Required : Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods. Proven experience in the Altair FE toolset is preferred, although experience in alternative FE codes such as NASTRAN, ANSYS etc. will be considered. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Static, dynamic, fatigue analysis; Metallic/composite analysis; Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments; Assessment of mechanisms and multi body dynamics; Crash analysis. Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner. Self-motivated individuals, who are great problem solvers and are able to take responsibility for complex structural analysis tasks. Can work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers. Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.
