Graduate Software Engineer Programme 2027 - Defense Tech

MBDA; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year Programme

Annual salary review

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

25 days annual leave

Flexi leave

Career progression

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Software Engineer for its Graduate Programme 2027. You will deliver software for next-generation weapons and participate in a range of placements across the software lifecycle, with exposure to systems engineering and agile project management.

The role is on-site with a starting salary of £31,900 plus a £3,000 joining bonus. The programme includes hands-on development across Windows and Linux using C, C++, C#, and Java, with opportunities to progress and travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computing/CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or relevant STEM with minimum 2:2.
• British Citizen or dual UK national for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded and front-end software across Windows and Linux.
• Ensure robustness and maintain technical documentation for deliverables.
• Collaborate with other departments to gain overview of the business.
• Engage with the software lifecycle and agile project management practices.
• Opportunity to travel as part of the programme.

Skills

C/C++

Java

C#

Front-end

Windows/Linux

Agile

Systems eng

Education

STEM degree 2:2

Tools

Git

Jenkins

VS Code

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Software Engineer for its Graduate Programme 2027. You will deliver software for next-generation weapons and participate in a range of placements across the software lifecycle, with exposure to systems engineering and agile project management.

The role is on-site with a starting salary of £31,900 plus a £3,000 joining bonus. The programme includes hands-on development across Windows and Linux using C, C++, C#, and Java, with opportunities to progress and travel.