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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join MBDA's 2-year Electronics Engineer Graduate Programme starting September 2027.
- Earn £31,900 annually, with a £3,000 joining bonus and annual salary reviews.
- Gain experience in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Missile Architecture, or Test Architecture.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 degree in Avionics, Electrical/Electronic, Electro-mechanical, Physics, or Systems Engineering.
- Applications close on Monday 2nd November 2026.
About the Role
MBDA is seeking Electronics Engineers for its 2-year Graduate Programme, starting September 2027. This programme offers hands-on experience across three specialisms:
Electronics Engineering
- Focus on the development of complex electronic systems.
- Engage in the full lifecycle: requirements capture, architectural design, hardware integration, and prototype testing.
- Specialisms include RF, Antenna Design, Power Electronics, and PCB layout.
Electrical Missile Architecture
- Focus on the missile-level blueprint.
- Define electrical topologies and manage the integration of key sub-systems.
- Blends technical design with stakeholder management and performance trade-off analysis.
Test Architecture
- Focuses on testing and testability of products.
- Collaborate across technical functions to design, manage, and implement strategies for product performance.
- Includes specifying production testing, designing Built-In Tests (BIT), and delivering specialised test equipment.
All pathways benefit from a rotational programme exposing you to the entire product lifecycle and collaboration with diverse engineering teams.
What we're looking for
- Degree qualified in an Avionics, Electrical/Electronic, Electro-mechanical, Physics or Systems Engineering discipline to a minimum of 2:2.
What we can offer you
- Programme Duration: 2 years, starting September 2027.
- Salary: £31,900 per year, with an annual salary review and a £3000 joining bonus.
- Bonus: Up to £2,500 company bonus (based on company performance).
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus the option to purchase extra holiday.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14% (employer and employee).
- Healthcare: Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday health-related costs (medical, dental, optical, physio, health & wellbeing).
- Career Development: Excellent career progression and development opportunities.
- Facilities: Subsidised meals and free car parking.
Important Information
- Dynamic Working: Time onsite is likely to be full time at the start of the programme.
- Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship required. Successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
- Nationality Restrictions: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.