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ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer

MBDA • Bristol, South West England

Salary
£47k – £47k
Posted
18 September 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

MBDA is hiring a ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer in Bristol, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £47k – £47k. MBDA holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

MBDA are looking to secure the services of a number of Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineers. Salary: Up to £46,500 Depending on experience. Hybrid working pattern: 4-5 days a week onsite Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions 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 chec…
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  • Employer: MBDA — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £47k – £47k
  • How this salary compares: in line with the £46,759 median across 1,235 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Bristol, South West England · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 24 other live engineering roles in Bristol — browse them
  • Posted: 18 September 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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