Job Details Future Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 R29742

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage offers an undergraduate opportunity in Future Systems starting September 2026. This role allows students to apply their university learning, work on a variety of projects, and gain mentorship in missile systems and operational capabilities. The position includes a competitive salary of £23,495 and dynamic hybrid working arrangements. Additional benefits include a company bonus, pension contributions, and financial support for further study.

Benefits

Company bonus based on performance

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

25 days annual leave plus extra holiday options

Up to £150 support for further study

Qualifications

• Candidates should be studying Maths, Physics, Astronomy, Systems or Software Engineering, Computational Studies, Operational Research, Economics, Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop visualisations for the Future Systems Concepts.
• Collate and mature concepts for assessments.
• Support generation of Review material.
• Participate in multi-functional reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Currently studying towards a degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The opportunity Future Systems in MBDA manage programmes throughout the Concept and Assessment phases of the product lifecycle, and achieve a smooth transition into the Programme Directorate. We also create and develop opportunities to acquire contracts for advanced concept studies and research and technology activities. As a result, as an undergraduate in Future Systems you'll operate as cross-functional support across the wider department. This will enable undergraduates to work on business related functions critical to current activities. The team supports a diverse set of activities, working for both internal MBDA customers and external defence related contracts.

• 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
• Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

Salary: £23,495. Dynamic Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Responsibilities

As an undergraduate in Future Systems you’ll operate as cross-functional support across the wider department. Activities can include:

• Generation and development of visualisations for the Future Systems Concepts
• Collation and maturation of concepts
• Support in the development of tools for assessment of concepts
• Supporting generation of Review material
• Attendance of multi-functional reviews
• Project management, planning skills and stakeholder management

We will provide guidance and mentorship to develop an understanding of weapon systems in operational use, gaining a broad understanding of missile systems and learning about our industry, as well as developing your problem solving and analysis skills and written and verbal communication. 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.

Qualifications

Currently studying towards a degree in a Maths, Physics, Astronomy, Systems or Software Engineering, Computational Studies, Operational Research, Economics, Statistics discipline.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Benefits and Additional Information

Future Systems develops concepts and systems that meet our Customer's future military capability needs.