Electronics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2025

MBDA Missile Systems; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense organization as an Electronics Engineer Undergraduate in 2025, where you'll work on significant projects within the Electronics Engineering and Missile Architecture functions. The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to various sub-systems, and an opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge in a collaborative environment. You will engage in tasks ranging from design to testing, supporting the development of state-of-the-art missile systems while benefiting from great facilities and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

10 month undergraduate placement

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a degree in an Engineering field.
• Willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical projects.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the complete lifecycle of electronics projects.
• Collaborate on hardware integration and detailed designs.
• Support in both prototype testing and final product testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Avionics, Electro-mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Electronics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2025

Salary: £23,495 (pro rata)

Location: Stevenage

Working pattern: You can expect to be onsite around 3-4 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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Closing date for this role is midnight on Thursday 19th December

The opportunity:

You'll join either our Electronics Engineering or Missile Architecture functions -

both require the same technical foundation and both are technical roles, but responsible for different elements of the design:

Electronic Engineering look at sub-system hardware level interactions & detailed designs whereas Missile Architecture look at system level design & integration.

The Electronics Engineering placement involves project work that encompasses the complete lifecycle of a product, therefore, you could be involved with some or all the different stages of the lifecycle; offering you a wide variety of work.

You'll be supporting exciting projects in aspects such as:

• Generating ideas and capturing requirements.

• Design work in terms of architecture design and detailed design.

• Exposure to hardware integration with other modules by collaboratively working in multidisciplinary teams.

• Both iterative prototype testing and final product testing.

Your work placements could range from Power Electronics, RF & Antenna Design, Analogue & Digital Electronics, PCB layout to Testing & Evaluation. With hands on and theoretical work your skills will be challenged and developed with support from our highly experienced and engaging teams.

Electrical/Electronic Engineers within the Missile Architecture function support various exciting projects by defining the electrical topology, interfaces and system level design of our missiles, as well as managing missile electrical/electronic sub-systems and their integration, to build the missile defence systems of tomorrow.

As an Undergraduate in Electrical Missile Architect you'll:

• Work on Projects at all stages of the Engineering Product Lifecycle

• Gain exposure to a wide array of sub-systems and technologies

• Work with a wide range of Engineering functions and stakeholders to negotiate, integrate and deliver

During your placements you'll get the opportunity to work on design and specification of missile systems, including how to undertake design and performance trade-off studies, influence delivery of bespoke electrical/electronic subsystems (e.g. Control Units, Power Supply Units, and Datalinks etc.) and assist in testing of components and missiles during development.

Through our recruitment process we will work with you to ascertain the best function for you to join, taking into consideration any preference you may have.

What we're looking for from you:

Currently studying for a degree in an Electrical, Electronic, Avionics, Electro-mechanical or related Engineering field.

Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

• 10 month undergraduate placement starting September 2025
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
• A placement that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world engineering projects and technologies
• Flexible working

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers and Armed Forces.

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.

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