Defence Mechanical Eng Placement: Hands-on Missile Systems

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

5 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK in Stevenage is offering a 10-week placement in the Mechanical Engineering department. You will work on design, analysis, and testing activities for missiles and weapon systems, applying university learning to real-world projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools, FEA, and actuation systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and have opportunities to participate in training, labs, and future graduate pathways.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate working towards a Degree in an Engineering discipline (incl. General, Mechanical, Production/Manufacturing, Aeronautical/Aerospace), Materials Science or Technology Degree discipline.
• Experience with CAD tools or CAD software is advantageous.
• Interest in mechanical engineering challenges across design, analysis and production stages.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design from concept through manufacture and testing.
• Assist with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and laboratory tests.
• Contribute to actuation systems design within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Engage in materials and processes considerations to inform design decisions.

Skills

Mechanical Design

FEA

Actuation Systems

Materials and Processes

CAD tools

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

MBDA UK in Stevenage is offering a 10-week placement in the Mechanical Engineering department. You will work on design, analysis, and testing activities for missiles and weapon systems, applying university learning to real-world projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools, FEA, and actuation systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and have opportunities to participate in training, labs, and future graduate pathways.