Job Details Engineering Work Experience - Stevenage 2026 R31532

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK is offering a Work Experience scheme for aspiring engineers. Participants will gain hands-on experience in various engineering departments, including Missile Architecture and Mechanical Engineering, alongside valuable insights into the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to jump-start their careers through practical training and mentoring.

Benefits

Up to £150 in financial support for further study

Access to online learning platforms

Management training for all experience levels

Responsibilities

• Trial work as an engineer within MBDA.
• Participate in site tours and presentations with current employees.
• Select the right training for your role and future development.

Skills

Technical problem solving skills

Hands on practical skills via Workshops and Practical Activities

Teamwork and communication

Develop critical thinking

Creativity in engineering

Presentation skills

Job description

Work Experience is a great way to get an idea of what your future career may involve. The MBDA Work Experience scheme has been designed to give you a better view of opportunities available on our Early Careers Programmes. Within the Work Experience Scheme, you will get to trial work as an engineer within MBDA. The departments you may work with include, Missile Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation/Modelling, Actuation Systems, Calibration, and more. Additionally, the scheme aims to give you an awareness into the company and industry through; site tours, presentations and work-based tasks with current employees. A great opportunity to gain tips and advice to jump‑start your career!, You'll be able to choose between a variety of online learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway. Each one is tailored to a specific type of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more. We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. You'll have access to our Learning Gateway, which hosts the formal course catalogue and is where you can select the right training for your role and future development. The catalogue displays which courses are being delivered virtually or are classroom based. If you want to lead a team, you might be interested in our management training, designed for people of all experience levels.

• Technical problem solving skills
• Hands on practical skills via Workshops and Practical Activities
• Teamwork and communication
• Develop critical thinking
• Creativity in engineering
• Presentation skills