GCN Engineer Placement 2026

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK seeks a Guidance, Control and Navigation Engineer for an undergraduate placement starting September 2026. The role involves applying university learning to real-world projects in missile and weapon systems design. Candidates should be studying towards a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering or Computing, with opportunities for paid overtime, company bonuses, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

25 days annual leave plus options

Opportunity for paid overtime

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in relevant fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze algorithms for navigation and control.
• Work on missile system design and functions.
• Collaborate with international teams on complex projects.

Skills

Coding and modelling

Mathematics

Flight dynamics

Control theory

Education

Currently studying towards a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering or Computing

Tools

MATLAB

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Job description

A leading defence organization in the UK seeks a Guidance, Control and Navigation Engineer for an undergraduate placement starting September 2026. The role involves applying university learning to real-world projects in missile and weapon systems design. Candidates should be studying towards a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering or Computing, with opportunities for paid overtime, company bonuses, and a hybrid working model.