Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 1-year undergraduate placement in Systems Engineering in Stevenage, starting September 2027.
- Earn £24,460 per year, with opportunities for paid overtime and a company bonus.
- Gain practical experience in designing and supporting complex weapons systems.
- Must be studying a STEM-related degree and hold British citizenship.
- Applications close on 4th January 2027.
About the Role
This is a 1-year undergraduate placement starting in September 2027, where you will apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies within MBDA's Systems Design functions in Stevenage.
You will be involved in the concepting, designing, delivering, and supporting of complex weapons capabilities for the UK and partner nation Armed Forces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand the Systems Engineering ‘V’ model across the whole product lifecycle.
- Research future technologies and novel domains.
- Develop requirements and functional architectures.
- Create concept solutions.
- Analyse performance and support trade-off studies.
- Manage interfaces and integration of systems and sub-systems.
- Undertake proving and certification activities at Weapon and Missile system level.
- Learn about technologies and customer needs associated with specific products or capabilities.
This role offers exposure to a wide variety of different technologies, engineering methodologies, and customer needs. You will engage with internal and external customers, suppliers, and international MBDA colleagues. There is also an opportunity to travel both within the UK and potentially internationally.
What We Offer:
- Salary: £24,460 per year.
- Company Bonus: Based on company performance.
- Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Support with everyday health-related costs.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
- Development: Perform well and you could secure a graduate role before your final year.
What We're Looking For:
- Current undergraduate studying for a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Technology, or a Computing discipline.
Working Arrangements:
- Commitment: Full time.
- Dynamic Working: Up to 5 days per week on-site, dependent on workload and/or classification.
Security Clearance:
- Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
- Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.
- Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.
Application Deadline:
- Monday 4th January 2027 at midnight. The role may close earlier depending on application volumes.