Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2027, modelling the lethal performance of missile systems.
- Earn £24,460 per year, with opportunities for paid overtime and a company bonus.
- Gain experience in warhead design, lethality prediction, and modelling using tools like MATLAB.
- Requires current undergraduate study in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computing, or Applied Science.
- Applications close on 4th January 2027.
About the Role
MBDA is seeking an undergraduate to join their Complex Warheads team to model the lethal performance of MBDA's Complex Weapon Systems.
What You'll Do
- Act as the company’s design authority for warheads.
- Predict the lethal performance of various types of missile systems.
- Provide knowledge in the skill areas of warheads, explosives, target detection and weapon lethality.
- Undertake modelling of missile terminal engagement, target detection, warhead detonation and lethal performance prediction.
- Apply custom modelling tools, primarily written in MATLAB, to evaluate and investigate the lethal performance of developing and future missile systems.
- Utilise other tools such as CAD design software and finite element style hydrocodes.
- Build knowledge and apply understanding of fuzing techniques, warhead technologies, lethal effects and lethality assessment modelling methods.
- Work on short tasks (typically a few weeks to a few months) individually or in small teams, with some supervision.
- Collaborate with other MBDA departments around Europe on some projects.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £24,460 per year
- Company bonus: Based on company performance.
- Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Site Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.
Working Arrangements
- Dynamic working: Aim for 3-4+ days on-site initially, with potential for blended on-site and remote working as confidence and experience grow. Full-time on-site working is also an option.
Key Dates
- Placement Start Date: September 2027
- Application Closing Date: 4th January 2027 (may close earlier)
Requirements
- Current undergraduate studying for a degree in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computing or Applied Science discipline.
Security Clearance
- Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
- Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).