Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 1-year paid placement starting September 2027, working as a Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer.
- Earn £24,460 per year, with opportunities for paid overtime and a company bonus.
- Gain experience in algorithm development, weapon system architecture, and performance modelling.
- Must be an undergraduate studying Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
- Applications close on 4th January 2027.
About the Role
As an Engineer in the Weapon Systems Design division, you will be part of a rapidly expanding area of the MBDA business - providing specialist technical support at system level to a range of high-profile projects, including Future Combat Air System (FCAS), STRATUS and DragonFire.
The Weapon System Algorithms and Performance (WSAP) department specialises in a broad range of areas: developing cutting-edge algorithms, mathematically evaluating the performance of products, and working with the future business teams to bring technical excellence to our future concepts. We leverage the use of leading technologies and tools such as deep reinforcement learning and test-driven algorithm development to provide optimised weapon system solutions across the whole of the MBDA product line.
Over your time in the department, you’ll have visibility on not only algorithm development but weapon system architecture, performance modelling, and early stage concepting. Starting as an Algorithms Engineer in WSAP, you will work directly with MBDA project teams to ensure the delivery of critical algorithm components on time, on cost, and on quality to key programmes.
What You'll Do
- Build the code that forms the digital nervous system of a product.
- Develop and optimise the algorithms inside weapon systems across the whole of MBDA.
- Work directly with MBDA project teams to ensure the delivery of critical algorithm components on time, on cost, and on quality to key programmes.
What We're Looking For
- Current undergrad working towards a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
- A strong interest in mathematics and applying mathematical techniques to engineering problems.
- Experience in programming for scientific/engineering applications (e.g. MATLAB, Python) would be an advantage.
What We Can Offer You
- 1 year placement: 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.
- Dynamic working: 2-3 days per week on-site.
- Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.
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).
Key Dates
- Placement Start Date: September 2027
- Application Closing Date: 4th January 2027 (may close earlier)