Electronics Engineering Placement — Real-World Defence Tech

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

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.