Hybrid Summer Safety & Reliability Engineer Placement

MBDA UK

Stevenage

Hybrid

GBP 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

10 week placement

Graduate opportunity

Pension contributions up to 14%

Overtime paid

Annual leave 5 days

Site facilities: subsidised meals, car

Job summary

MBDA UK invites undergraduates to join the Safety and Reliability team for a 10-week placement starting June 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle and support in assessing safety and reliability attributes of complex weapon systems.

Work will be hybrid with 2–3 days on-site due to workload. The role includes BPSS checks and potential progression to a graduate role after completion.

Qualifications

Currently an undergraduate working towards a degree in Physics, Astronomy or Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Systems and Safety Engineering.
Interest in Safety and Reliability Engineering within the Defence sector is essential.
Willingness to engage with design teams and support safety/reliability activities.

Responsibilities

Support safety and reliability aspects of complex weapon systems.
Assist in Hazard Analysis, FMECA, and safety/reliability case activities.
Collaborate with MBDA design teams to deliver safe and reliable products.
Assist in implementing business processes under guidance from specialists.
Liaise with stakeholders within MBDA and externally.

Skills

Safety engineering

Reliability engineering

Hazard analysis

FMECA

FTA

Education

Physics, Astronomy or Aeronautical/Aerospace

Electrical/Electronic

Systems and Safety Engineering

Job description

Work will be hybrid with 2–3 days on-site due to workload. The role includes BPSS checks and potential progression to a graduate role after completion.

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