Electronics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

MBDA UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

25 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexi Leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK is offering an Electronics Engineer undergraduate placement for 2027. The role spans multiple pathways including Electronics Engineering, Electrical Missile Architecture, and Test Architecture, with a focus on applying university theory to real defence technologies.

You will work on full lifecycle activities, collaborate with engineering and specialist teams, and have the chance to secure a graduate role after completion.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate studying for a degree in Electrical, Electronic, Avionics, Electro-mechanical or related Engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex electronic systems across the full lifecycle, from requirements to final prototype testing.
• Engage in lifecycle activities including hardware integration and design verification.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering functions and specialist teams to deliver projects.

Skills

RF design

Antenna design

Power electronics

PCB layout

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic/Avionics/Electro-mechanical Engineering

Job description

Electronics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027 Salary: £24, 460 Dynamic working: 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.

This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

What we can offer you:

• 1 year placement: starting September 2027, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies 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
• Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs – including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• 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 Undergraduates to join us across three cutting-edge pathways on a year long placement:

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 will 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 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.

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. Regardless of the route you take, you’ll benefit from a 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:

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

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.

What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.

Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.