Defence Safety & Reliability Engineer – Placement

MBDA UK Ltd

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

1-year placement

Graduate opportunities

Company bonus

Pension plan

Overtime

25 days annual leave

Flexi leave

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd in Bristol is offering a Safety and Reliability Undergraduate Placement for 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, contributing to safe and reliable weapon systems while applying university learning to real-world projects.

Starting September 2027, the 1-year placement includes a potential graduate offer, a company bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The role requires British citizenship or dual nationality with BPSS checks and a hybrid on-site work

Qualifications

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Systems and safety), Physics or Astronomy.
Interest in Safety and Reliability Engineering within Defence.
Willingness to work in a Defence-related environment.

Responsibilities

Develop a specialist background in Safety and Reliability Engineering within Defence.
Support product development across stages from concept to customer delivery.
Apply safety and reliability techniques such as Hazard Analysis, FMECA, FTA and safety cases.
Engage with MBDA stakeholders and design teams to deliver safe, reliable products.