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Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Undergraduate Placement

MBDA
£24,460
Bristol

Expected closing date: Monday, 4 January 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 1-year undergraduate placement in Weapon System Equipment Engineering starting September 2027.
  • Salary of £24,460 per year.
  • Requires an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • Applications close on 4th January 2027, but may close earlier.

About the Role

This is a 1-year placement opportunity starting in September 2027, where you will apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies within the Weapon System Equipment (WSE) team.

The Opportunity

As a Weapon System Engineer, you will be part of a fast-growing, multi-national group. The WSE team manages groups of equipment and sub-systems from bidding through to production, delivery, and integration. You will gain skills in technical and project management, working across various projects.

Typical activities include:

  • Generating and managing sub-system & equipment requirements.
  • Technically managing equipment development, production, and delivery.
  • Managing equipment and hardware development trials.
  • Developing equipment policies and technical standards.
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers.
  • Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.

Benefits

  • 1-year placement starting September 2027.
  • Potential to secure a graduate role upon successful placement.
  • Company bonus based on performance.
  • Pension scheme with a maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
  • Opportunity for paid overtime.
  • 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase extra holiday.
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
  • On-site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses.

Working Arrangements

  • Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site.

Security Clearance

  • Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
  • Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks will be required after an offer.

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.