Graduate Missile Systems Architect

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year programme

Annual salary review

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Paid overtime

Annual leave 25 days

Flexi leave

Career progression

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Missile Architect to join the 2027 programme in the UK. The role involves designing missile systems, developing verification strategies and delivering customer-valued products.

The position offers a £31,900 base salary plus a £3,000 joining bonus, with a 2-year programme and strong progression opportunities. Hybrid working is available (3–4 days on-site) and a company bonus of up to £2,500, plus pension and benefits, accompany the base package.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing Engineering to a minimum 2:2.
• Security clearance eligible: British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Establish a coherent top-level missile design.
• Develop and deliver the missile's verification and validation strategy.
• Deliver and support a product our customers are satisfied with.
• Manage the equipment design process.
• Perform risk analysis and supplier down select.
• Develop and manage equipment verification and validation processes.
• Manage on-quality, on-schedule and on-cost delivery of supplier hardware.

Education

Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering degree (2:2 minimum)

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Missile Architect to join the 2027 programme in the UK. The role involves designing missile systems, developing verification strategies and delivering customer-valued products.

The position offers a £31,900 base salary plus a £3,000 joining bonus, with a 2-year programme and strong progression opportunities. Hybrid working is available (3–4 days on-site) and a company bonus of up to £2,500, plus pension and benefits, accompany the base package.