Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension: up to 14% total contribution

Annual Leave: 25 days + ability to buy

Job summary

MBDA invites undergraduates in Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing or Applied Science to join the Electro-Optics Seekers & Sensors team on a 1-year placement. The role offers hybrid working with a mix of onsite and remote training, and a starting salary of £24,460.

Applicants must be British citizens or dual UK nationals to meet BPSS security requirements. The programme supports learning platforms and management training, with opportunities to progress to graduate roles after placement.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate studying for a degree in Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing or any Applied Science discipline.
• Interest in electro-optic systems and technologies; keen to apply knowledge to challenge themselves and the team.
• Willing to participate in learning and development via online platforms and management training.

Skills

Electro-optic systems

Education

Undergraduate degree in Physics/Engineering/Electronics/Computing/Applied Science

Tools

Percipio learning platform

YouLearn

Career Builder

Video Gateway

Job description

Across the department we have a variety of different teams to get involved in, who work together to deliver our overall functional capability. We all interact regularly through team meetings, events and socials to continue to grow as a department. We also collaborate closely with the technical community across MBDA and the wider defence industry. Within our department you will be able to undertake work with the following teams:

Teams

• Systems Engineering - Support major MBDA programmes by designing and certifying EO products
• Technologies - Innovate and develop cutting edge technologies alongside experts in the field
• Modelling and Tools - Generate models for EO systems and use these to predict performance
• Scene Generation - Create synthetic IR imagery for these models to test different scenarios
• Trials - Assess real EO systems through lab testing and field trials

You will have the opportunity to work across all these different areas to discover your passion in engineering and develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your career within EO Seekers & Systems., You'll be able to choose between a variety of online learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway. Each one is tailored to a specific type of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more. We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. You'll have access to our Learning Gateway, which hosts the formal course catalogue and is where you can select the right training for your role and future development. The catalogue displays which courses are being delivered virtually or are classroom based. If you want to lead a team, you might be interested in our management training, designed for people of all experience levels.

Current undergraduate studying for a degree in a Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing or any Applied Science discipline. We are looking for candidates with an interest in electro-optic systems and technologies, who are keen to apply their knowledge and skills to challenge themselves, the team and our technical capability.

Would you like to utilise your degree to push the cutting edge of sensing and imaging technology? This opportunity within the Electro-Optics Seekers and Sensors will allow you to innovate within a supportive team, at a company that invests in its people and supports our Armed Forces. Salary: £24,460 Dynamic (hybrid) working: You can expect to be onsite around2-3 days per week 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. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Benefits

• 1 year placement: Starting September 2027
• Perform well on your placement and you could secure a graduate role before your final year
• Company bonus: Based on company performance and will vary year to year
• 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
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

EO Technologies

• Infra-Red (IR) Seekers & Sensors
• Optics
• Computational Imaging
• Lasers & Directed Energy Weapons