Key Takeaways
- 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2027 in Test, Calibration & Maintenance Engineering.
- Earn £24,460 per year.
- Requires a minimum 2.2 degree in relevant engineering, design, or physics disciplines.
- Applications close on 4th January 2027, but may close earlier.
About the Role
About the Placement
This is a 1-year undergraduate placement starting in September 2027, offering a varied experience across different stages of the manufacturing process within MBDA's Manufacturing facility. You will gain exposure to two key areas: Manufacturing Test and Calibration & Maintenance.
Manufacturing Test engineers support the manufacturing, testing, and programming of components and systems throughout the build cycle, from circuit cards to missiles and their platforms.
Calibration and Maintenance engineers provide commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and metrology services, responding to faults and breakdowns on test and process equipment.
You will work with diverse technologies including electronics, mechatronics, optics, and RF, utilising a mix of electronic, electrical, and mechanical skills. Daily activities will involve hands-on work on the shop floor and in the lab, as well as office-based tasks like working on technical documentation and drawings.
Example placement areas include:
- Electronic Engineering – Special to Type Test Equipment commissioning & repair
- Electrical Calibration – Special to Type Test Equipment & Commercially off the Shelf TE Calibration
- Circuit Card Assembly
- Seekers & Datalinks
- Missile & Actuation Systems
- Weapons Systems
Each placement covers different stages of the manufacturing process, and you will be part of a supportive team of engineers with varied experiences.
What We're Looking For
- Current undergraduate studying for a degree in one of the following disciplines, with a minimum 2.2:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering & Engineering Design
- Physics & Astronomy
- Product Design
- Production & Manufacturing Engineering
What We Can Offer You
- 1-year placement: Starting September 2027.
- Company bonus: Based on company performance.
- Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- 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.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.
- Potential to secure a graduate role before your final year if you perform well.
Security Clearance
- 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).
Application Deadline
- Applications close at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027, but may close earlier depending on application volumes.