Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 1-year undergraduate placement in Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineering, starting September 2027.
- Earn £24,460 per year with opportunities for paid overtime and a company bonus.
- Gain experience in systems design, modelling, testing, and trials within a leading defence organisation.
- Applications close on 4th January 2027, but may close earlier.
About the Role
This is a 1-year undergraduate placement opportunity within MBDA's Electro-Optics Seekers and Sensors department, focusing on sensing and imaging technology.
What You'll Do
You will innovate within a supportive team, working on projects that cover the entire product lifecycle from concept to production. Your responsibilities may include:
- Systems design
- Computational modelling
- Lab testing
- Field trials
You will have the opportunity to work across various teams, including:
- Systems Engineering: Designing and certifying EO products for major MBDA programmes.
- Technologies: Innovating and developing cutting-edge technologies.
- Modelling and Tools: Generating models for EO systems and predicting performance.
- Scene Generation: Creating synthetic IR imagery for model testing.
- Trials: Assessing real EO systems through lab testing and field trials.
What We Offer
- Salary: £24,460 per year
- Placement Duration: 1 year, starting September 2027
- Working Pattern: Dynamic (hybrid) working, with 2-3 days onsite per week.
- Future Opportunities: Potential to secure a graduate role before your final year if you perform well.
- Company Bonus: Based on company performance.
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus the option to purchase extra holiday.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Site Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: For everyday healthcare expenses.
What We're Looking For
- Currently studying for a degree in Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing, or any Applied Science discipline.
- An interest in electro-optic systems and technologies.
- Keenness to apply knowledge and skills to challenge yourself and the team.
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).
Application Deadline
Applications close at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027, but may close earlier depending on application volumes.