Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 1-year undergraduate placement in Weapon System Simulation & Experimentation.
- Earn £24,460 per year with opportunities for paid overtime and a company bonus.
- Gain experience in software development, simulation, and various programming languages.
- Applications close on 4th January 2027, with potential for early closure.
- Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK national studying Physics, Maths, Engineering, or Computing.
About the Role
This is a 1-year undergraduate placement starting in September 2027.
What We Offer
- Placement Duration: 1 year, starting September 2027.
- Salary: £24,460 per year.
- Bonus: 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: Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses.
- Future Opportunities: Potential to secure a graduate role before your final year if you perform well.
The Opportunity
Join the Weapon System Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department, which is at the forefront of problem-solving for MBDA's programs, aiming to improve agility and time to market. You will work on products such as emulators, demonstrators, and training systems throughout their lifecycle, from concept to in-service use.
This placement offers experience in:
- Software development methodologies (Agile and Waterfall).
- Training in new programming languages and software tools.
- Integrating and deploying software applications onto hardware environments.
- Developing and testing code within professional software development teams.
- Understanding company processes for product delivery, including test and certification.
You will work with programming languages such as C++, C# and Java, within environments like Visual Studio and Eclipse. The role also spans system engineering, networking, hardware integration, and the use of algorithms (e.g., flight dynamics, rotational geometry).
What We're Looking For
- Currently an undergraduate working towards a degree in Physics, Mathematical studies, Engineering, or Computing.
Security Clearance
- Must be a 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
- Applications close at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027, but may close earlier depending on application volumes.