Electronics Engineer - Graduate Programme

targetjobs UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 year programme

Annual salary review

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

25 days leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK offers a two-year Electronics Engineering programme across three cutting-edge pathways. You will rotate through the full product lifecycle, starting with hands-on work in our labs and progressing through requirements, architecture, and prototype testing.

The role requires a degree in Avionics/Electrical/Electronic/Systems Engineering (minimum 2:2). Early onsite work is expected, with strong progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including a company bonus and

Qualifications

• Degree required in Avionics, Electrical/Electronic, or Systems Engineering (2:2 or higher).
• Experience with lifecycle development of electronic systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of RF, antenna design, power electronics or PCB layout is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex electronic systems across the full lifecycle from requirements to testing.
• Define electrical topologies and manage sub-system integration for defence products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate designs and performance.

Skills

Electronics engineering

RF design

Power electronics

PCB layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Avionics/Electrical/Electronic/Systems Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Lab equipment

Job description

Salary

£31,900 plus a £3000 joining bonus

Dynamic Working

You’ll gain valuable hands on experience in our labs and as such, time onsite is likely to be full time at the start of your programme.

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
• Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs – including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

Ready To Work On Technology That Defines The Future Of Defence? We Are Looking For Electronics Engineers To Join Us Across Three Cutting-edge Pathways

• Electronics Engineering: Focus on the development of complex electronic systems. You will engage in the full lifecycle—from capturing requirements and architectural design to hardware integration and final prototype testing. Specialisms include RF, Antenna Design, Power Electronics, and PCB layout.
• Electrical Missile Architecture: Focus on the Missile-level blueprint. You'll define electrical topologies (including requirements and architecture) as well as manage the integration of key sub-systems that form the missile, assisting in the overall build for defence systems of tomorrow. This role blends technical design with stakeholder management and performance trade-off analysis, giving engineers the exposure to the missile lifecycle.
• Test Architecture: Focuses on Test and testability of the products. This involves collaborating across multiple technical functions to design, manage and implement strategies that guarantee product performance throughout its life cycle. This includes specifying production testing, designing Built-In Tests (BIT), and delivering specialised test equipment.

Regardless of the route you take, you’ll benefit from a rotational programme that exposes you to the entire product lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of engineering functions and specialist teams; all while being supported by experienced colleagues.

What we're looking for from you

Degree qualified in an Avionics, Electrical/Electronic, Electro-mechanical, Physics or Systems Engineering discipline to a minimum of 2:2.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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.