Apprenticeship · Level 4

Mechanical Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship

£21,000

Stevenage

Expected closing date: Friday, 22 January 2027

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Undertake a 4-year Mechanical Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship with MBDA in Stevenage.
Earn £21,000 per year, plus a £3,000 joining bonus, with annual pay reviews.
Study for an Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Level 4) apprenticeship and an HNC in Engineering.
Requires specific GCSEs and A-Level/BTEC/T-Level qualifications; applications close 22 January 2027.

This is a four-year, full-time apprenticeship programme designed to prepare you for a role in the Mechanical Engineering Function at MBDA.

Study onsite at Cambridge Regional College one day per week, working towards an Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Level 4) apprenticeship and an HNC in Engineering.
Work at MBDA for the remainder of the week, focusing on the Mechanical Engineering function.
Be involved in all aspects of a product's life-cycle, from early development and research to in-service support.
Gain skills to design, manufacture, and test missile system hardware.
Receive structured training on industry-standard engineering software packages (e.g., Creo Parametric, Altair HyperMesh, Ansys).
Develop key engineering design and analysis skills, including mass properties calculation, limits and fits, and material properties and selection.
Gain exposure to structural and dynamic analysis techniques.
Develop skills to work collaboratively in multi-functional project teams with colleagues from Electronics, Environmental Engineering, and Manufacturing.
Undertake placements in areas such as Mechanical Design, Mechanical Analysis, Materials and Processes, Design Definition Office, Configuration Management, Environmental Engineering & Facilities, and Industry Policy Supply Chain and Procurement.
Work towards professional accreditation through the IMechE, IET, or RAeS.

GCSEs:
- Maths: Grade 5 minimum
- English Language: Grade 4 minimum
- Three additional GCSEs at Grade 4 minimum, including a Science or Technology subject.
Post-GCSE Qualifications (equivalent to 96 UCAS Tariff points):
- A Levels: Three A Levels with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, including A Level Mathematics, with no individual grade below C.
- BTEC: A single Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering at MMM or above, including a Distinction in a Further Maths module.
- T Level: A T Level in Engineering with a Pass grade.
You must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
You need to ensure your home or rental location is appropriate for travel to MBDA (Stevenage) and Cambridge Regional College.

Salary: £21,000 per year, with annual pay reviews.
Joining Bonus: £3,000.
Qualification: Fully funded Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship and HNC in Engineering, starting September 2027.
Duration: 4 years.
Location: Stevenage.
Travel: Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study.
Leave: 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave.
Study Leave: During exam periods.
Healthcare: Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday health-related costs.