Warheads Engineer - Undergraduate Placement

The Complex Warheads Centre of Excellence is the company’s design authority for Warheads, supporting development throughout the product lifecycle from concept design to manufacture.

The Opportunity

The team develops, designs and tests Warheads for MBDA missiles, predicting lethal performance through modelling and providing expertise in warheads, energetic materials, target detection, and weapon lethality.

Through this placement you will:

• Work closely with the team in various stages of the product lifecycle.
• Learn to produce detailed design definitions and carry out concept assessment using modelling simulations.
• Support the team in analysing and assessing performance data from trials.
• Support the design and planning for trials.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a niche group of engineers with specialised expertise in Warhead development.

What we can offer you

• 1 year placement: Starting September 2027.
• 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.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Dynamic working: 3-4 days per week on-site.
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: For everyday healthcare expenses.

What we're looking for from you

• Working towards a degree in an Engineering, Mathematical or Applied Science subject area such as Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics discipline.

Security Clearance

• British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
• Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Application Deadline

This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027, but may close earlier depending on application volumes.