Embedded & Frontend Software Engineer Placement (C/C++)

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

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA in Stevenage is offering a 1-year placement for undergraduates in Software Engineering or Computer Science, starting September 2027. The role focuses on C/C++ development across embedded and front-end work on Windows and Linux, with on-site work 4-5 days per week.

You will gain real-world experience across the software lifecycle, collaborate with multiple teams, and there is potential for a graduate role after study.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or relevant Engineering field (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Mathematics, Physics)
• Security clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship; BPSS checks after offer stage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other teams in development stages within weapons systems, including embedded and front-end software on Windows/Linux using C/C++, ADA, C# and Python depending on group.
• Learn about functional and technical robustness of project deliverables and the importance of technical documentation.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Education

Undergraduate in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

MBDA in Stevenage is offering a 1-year placement for undergraduates in Software Engineering or Computer Science, starting September 2027. The role focuses on C/C++ development across embedded and front-end work on Windows and Linux, with on-site work 4-5 days per week.

You will gain real-world experience across the software lifecycle, collaborate with multiple teams, and there is potential for a graduate role after study.