1-Year Systems Engineer Placement – Hybrid, UK

MBDA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement starting Sep 2027

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual Leave 25 days + extra

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Subsidised meals & free parking

Job summary

MBDA is inviting you to join a 1-year undergraduate placement in Systems Design, starting September 2027. This role focuses on designing Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK and partner nations, giving you the chance to apply university learning to real-world projects.

You will learn the Systems Engineering lifecycle, work on future capabilities and in-service products, and gain exposure to Agile methodologies, verification and validation, with travel within the UK possible.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in an Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Maths, Technology, Computing or General Science discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces.
• Work within the Systems Design function to understand the missile system from warhead to seeker.
• Learn the Systems Engineering lifecycle and perform trade studies and verification activities.

Education

Engineering/Physics/Maths/Technology/Computing degree

Job description

MBDA is inviting you to join a 1-year undergraduate placement in Systems Design, starting September 2027. This role focuses on designing Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK and partner nations, giving you the chance to apply university learning to real-world projects.

You will learn the Systems Engineering lifecycle, work on future capabilities and in-service products, and gain exposure to Agile methodologies, verification and validation, with travel within the UK possible.