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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Graduate programme in Weapon System Equipment Engineering.
- Starting salary of £31,900 plus a £3,000 joining bonus.
- Requires a degree in a relevant STEM field (minimum 2:2).
- Applications close on Monday 2nd November 2026.
- Hybrid working model with 2-3 days on-site per week.
About the Role
The Weapon System Equipment (WSE) team manages groups of equipment and Weapon System sub-systems from bidding through to production, delivery, and integration.
What We Offer
- 2 year Programme: Starting September 2027
- Annual Salary Review
- Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
- Paid Overtime: Opportunity available
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities
- Site Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking
- Healthcare Cash Plan
The Opportunity
As a Weapon System Engineer, you will be part of a fast-growing, multi-national group, contributing engineering and specialist skills across various projects. The WSE team provides technical and project management to ensure products and equipment are delivered on time and to cost.
Key activities include:
- Sub-System & Equipment Requirements generation and management
- Technical management of equipment development, production, and delivery
- Managing equipment and hardware development trials
- Developing equipment policies and technical standards
- Liaising with external MBDA Customers and Suppliers
- Collaborating with multi-disciplined teams across the product lifecycle (procurement, commercial, mechanical & electrical engineers, software engineers, trials & integration teams)
What We're Looking For
- Degree qualified in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science to a minimum of 2:2.
Working Arrangements
- Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site.
- Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks are required.
Application Information
- Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 (midnight). Applications may close earlier depending on volume.