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# Hardware In The Loop Engineer - Graduate Programme 2025

- **Company:** MBDA S.A.S.
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £31,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Linux, Ethernet, MATLAB, Modbus, Software Engineering, Build Management
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5015670118

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electronic/Electrical and Mechanical), Physics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Control Theory, Systems discipline (minimum 2:2).
 * Basic experience of Matlab/Simulink or software development.

## Description

In 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.

HWIL supports and develops a broad range of skills, and is suitable for Graduates from a wide range of engineering and problem solving backgrounds.

You will have the opportunity to develop many different engineering skills including integration of complex equipment, designing bespoke equipment and problem solving to create, set up and action test procedures. You will also work on a selection of the following:

 * Complex function integration.
 * Developing test software, data analysis scripts and control systems (C++, MATLAB, CAD, Linux).
 * Learning communication protocols (e.g. RS422, Ethernet, MODBUS, 1553).
 * Electronic design and Mechanical design.
 * Workshop skills (design and build of lab equipment and cables using pillar drills, hand tools, soldering etc).
 * Technical report writing to support trials reviews.

HWIL 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.


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