Hybrid Operational Analysis Placement (Defence)

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA offers a 1-year undergraduate placement in Operational Analysis in Stevenage, starting September 2027. You will apply university learning to real-world projects and may be on-site up to five days per week depending on work classification.

You will gain experience in data analysis, statistics, and problem solving, with access to learning platforms and potential progression to a graduate role. Security clearance is required for this defence-focused role.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem solving mindset required.
• Interest in defence and how analytical methods solve complex operational challenges.
• Currently studying towards a relevant analytical or defence related degree (Maths, Physics, Systems Engineering, Computational Studies, War Studies, Operational Research, Economics, Statistics).

Responsibilities

• Support OA team activities through research and analysis.
• Run analytical models and produce reports or presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across defence contracts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interest in defence

Education

Analytical/Defence related degree

Job description

MBDA offers a 1-year undergraduate placement in Operational Analysis in Stevenage, starting September 2027. You will apply university learning to real-world projects and may be on-site up to five days per week depending on work classification.

You will gain experience in data analysis, statistics, and problem solving, with access to learning platforms and potential progression to a graduate role. Security clearance is required for this defence-focused role.