Engineering Work Experience - Stevenage 2026

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Stevenage is offering a unique Engineering Work Experience program for students in Years 10 to 13. Participants will gain valuable skills through hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and exposure to various engineering departments. This immersive experience runs over several weeks in July and requires a commitment to onsite activities. Applications must be submitted by 12th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Open to students in Years 10 to 13.
• Expectations for onsite attendance and engagement.
• Application submission by students required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical workshops and activities.
• Network with industry professionals.
• Gain hands-on experience within engineering departments.

Skills

Technical problem solving skills

Hands-on practical skills

Teamwork and communication

Critical thinking

Creativity in engineering

Presentation skills

Job description

Engineering Work Experience - Stevenage 2026

Work Experience is a great way to get an idea of what your future career may involve. The MBDA Work Experience scheme has been designed to give you a better view of opportunities available on our Early Careers Programmes.

Within the Work Experience Scheme, you will get to trial work as an engineer within MBDA. The departments you may work with include Missile Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation/Modelling, Actuation Systems, Calibration, and more.

Additionally, the scheme aims to give you an awareness into the company and industry through site tours, presentations and work-based tasks with current employees. A great opportunity to gain tips and advice to jump-start your career!

What's in it for me?

This programme is a great way to network with a range of experts and professionals, enhance your CV and gain a better insight into Engineering.

• Technical problem solving skills
• Hands on practical skills via Workshops and Practical Activities
• Teamwork and communication
• Develop critical thinking
• Creativity in engineering
• Presentation skills

When will it take place?

• 29th June to 3rd July
• 13th July to 17th July
• 27th July to 31st July

Please state on your application which of these weeks you would be available to attend.

Students will be expected to be onsite between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 12.30pm on Friday.

What's the process?

• Submit your application by Monday 12th January 2026 at midnight*
• Your application will be reviewed by the Work Experience Team.
• If your application is successful, a member of the Work Experience Team will contact you to arrange a video call for a short interview to discuss why you would like to complete Work Experience with us.
• Finally, should you be offered a place on the Work Experience Scheme, the details will be confirmed via email, including details of any admin that must be completed prior to your work experience week.

*Application deadline date may change, depending on volumes of applications.

Information you should know

• All work experience weeks are for a nominal period of 1 week.
• Applications are open to students currently in Years 10 to 13 currently living within a 10 mile radius to participating MBDA site.
• Initial applications should be submitted by the student.

PLEASE BE AWARE DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ALL APPLICANTS.

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