Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer Graduate Programme 2027

Higherin; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Annual leave

Pension

Overtime paid

Job summary

MBDA is offering a 2-year EMC/RE early careers programme in Bristol. You will split time between hands-on testing in our EMC facility and a project consultancy team embedded across MBDA projects.

The role provides exposure to missiles and weapon systems, a competitive salary (£31,900 base with a £3,000 joining bonus), hybrid working (2–3 days on site), and a clear path to progression with annual reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in EMC / Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Physics or a related field to a minimum of 2:2.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on testing in MBDA's EMC facility and embedded project consultancy work.
• Gain experience across missiles, subsystems and equipment in accredited facilities.

Education

EMC / Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Physics degree

Job description

Job details

• Reference: R37674
• Contract type: Full time
• Discipline: Early Careers / Students
• Location: Bristol
• Bridge the gap between high-level consultancy and hands-on testing in a role that offers the best of both worlds!
• Salary: £31,900 plus a £3000 joining bonus
• Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
• 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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 2nd November 2026 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

What we can offer you:

• 2 year Programme: Starting September 2027
• Annual Salary Review
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• 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.

The opportunity:

• The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radiation Effects (RE) department is split between a test team working hands on in our state-of-the-art EMC facility to simulate environments, and a highly skilled project consultancy team that is embedded across all projects within MBDA to ensure good EMC practice & design.
• You'll gain experience within both teams, including hands on testing of MBDA's missiles, subsystems and equipment in our accredited EMC Test Facility. Our facilities are amongst the best in the world and include 3 anechoic and 2 reverberation chambers - with capabilities to be further increased through a brand-new test facility, opening in 2027!
• This programme is structured to also provide you the opportunity to get involved in what we do elsewhere in the company. Depending on your preference, this could include being based at one of our other UK sites in Stevenage and Bolton.
• The role will allow you to work within a technically challenging area of MBDA, and at the end of the programme you'll move in to one of the teams you've experienced.

What's you'll gain:

• Work in a technical results-oriented function.
• Benefit from working among experienced test and project EMC engineers.
• Benefit from specific formal and informal training that will aid your personal development.
• Gain practical, hands-on experience with real hardware.
• Work on a range of products across all MBDA projects, which could include missiles and weapon systems.
• Potentially travel, to support EMC activities external to MBDA (integration support, other facilities).

What we're looking for from you:

• Degree qualified in EMC / Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Physics or a related field to a minimum of 2:2

Our company:

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