Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 1-year Electronics Engineering placement starting September 2027.
- Earn £24,460 per year with opportunities for bonus and paid overtime.
- Gain experience across the full lifecycle of complex electronic systems.
- Requires current undergraduate study in an Electrical, Electronic, Avionics, Electro-mechanical or related Engineering field.
- Applications close on 4th January 2027.
About the Role
About the Placement
This is a 1-year placement opportunity starting in September 2027, focusing on Electronics Engineering within the defence sector. You will apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
As an Electronics Engineer Placement student, you will focus on the development of complex electronic systems. Your responsibilities will span the full lifecycle, including:
- Capturing requirements
- Architectural design
- Hardware integration
- Final prototype testing
Specialisms within this pathway include RF, Antenna Design, Power Electronics, and PCB layout.
Other Pathways
MBDA also offers placements in:
- Electrical Missile Architecture: Focusing on the missile-level blueprint, defining electrical topologies, and managing the integration of key sub-systems.
- Test Architecture: Focusing on the testing and testability of products, including specifying production testing and designing Built-In Tests (BIT).
What We Offer
- Salary: £24,460 per year
- Company Bonus: Based on company performance
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Support with everyday health-related costs
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Dynamic Working: Onsite 3-4 days per week
- Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking
- Future Opportunities: Potential to secure a graduate role upon successful placement performance
Requirements
- Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in Electrical, Electronic, Avionics, Electro-mechanical, or a related Engineering field.
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 (BPSS) checks.