Defence Systems Engineer Placement – 1 Year

MBDA; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime

Healthcare cash plan

Annual leave 25 days

Flexi-leave 15 days

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA in Stevenage is offering a 1-year placement starting September 2027 for undergraduates in Physics, Engineering or related disciplines. You will work within Systems Design on evolving weapons capabilities, gaining hands-on experience with real projects and the Systems Engineering lifecycle.

The role provides learning opportunities, potential routes to a graduate position after the placement, and access to MBDA’s training and development resources.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Technology or Computing.

Responsibilities

• Work within MBDA's Systems Design functions in Stevenage on concepting, designing, delivering and supporting complex weapons capabilities.
• Engage with a range of projects from future capabilities to in-service products and learn the Systems Engineering 'V' model across the lifecycle.

Education

Undergraduate in Physics or Engineering

Job description

MBDA in Stevenage is offering a 1-year placement starting September 2027 for undergraduates in Physics, Engineering or related disciplines. You will work within Systems Design on evolving weapons capabilities, gaining hands-on experience with real projects and the Systems Engineering lifecycle.

The role provides learning opportunities, potential routes to a graduate position after the placement, and access to MBDA’s training and development resources.