Test Development Engineer

MBDA • Stevenage, England • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

Our respected client, a trusted partner to the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking skilled engineers to join the Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability group. This team operates within the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), part of the Electronic Engineering (EE) Directorate. The EE Directorate sits within the broader Operations Directorate, forming a key pillar of Greater Engineering, which encompasses Engineering, Operations, and Programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare specifications and develop designs to meet quality and technical standards
  • Investigate technical issues and propose effective solutions
  • Conduct design appraisals to ensure compliance with standards
  • Define test strategies and suggest improvements to diagnostic processes
  • Collaborate on planning, risk, and quality with the Engineering Project Manager
  • Produce documentation to support in-service product use
  • Contribute to bid preparation an...