Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year, full-time Electrical Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Stevenage, starting September 2027.
- Earn £23,000 per year, with annual pay reviews and a £3,000 joining bonus.
- Study for a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire, with paid travel expenses.
- Gain practical experience through rotational placements within MBDA and external opportunities.
- Requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English, Maths, Science/Technology) and A-levels/BTEC equivalent to 120 UCAS points (including Maths and a Technology/Engineering subject).
About the Role
Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
This is a 4-year, full-time apprenticeship starting in September 2027, based in Stevenage.
The Qualification
You will study for an Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, leading to a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Learning will be provided by the University of Hertfordshire.
What MBDA Offers
- Fully funded qualification
- Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
- Annual pay reviews
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
- Study leave during exam periods
Your Work at MBDA
One day per week will be spent at the University, with the remainder of your working week on-site at MBDA. You will be part of the Electronic Engineering department, which designs and integrates electronics for missile systems, including Weapon Control Units, Actuators, and Telemetry & Communication Systems.
Your work will involve:
- Designing and delivering high-technology electronic products.
- Gaining experience with on-board missile equipment, firing control units, automatic test equipment, electrical equipment, training simulators, and countermeasures equipment.
- Completing rotational placements within Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and related areas.
- Opportunities for external placements with contractors and suppliers.
- Gaining lab experience.
- Creating programs for automated assembly line setups.
- Involvement in New Product Introduction work, taking prototypes into production.
What We're Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in how things work, a desire to learn practical skills, and a passion for hands-on work.
Entry Requirements:
- GCSEs: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics, and any Science or Technology subject.
- Post-GCSE Qualifications (equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points):
- A levels: Three A levels totalling 120 UCAS Tariff points, including Maths and either a Technology or Engineering subject, with no individual grade below B.
- BTEC: A single Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering at a minimum grade of DDM, including a distinction in a Further Maths module.
Note: T level qualifications are not supported. Entry criteria are based on your top three A levels or equivalent qualifications (BTEC), excluding Extended Project Qualification points.
Security Clearance
- Applicants must be British Citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship.
- HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) will be conducted after an offer is made.