Job Details Missile Architecture - Summer Placement Programme 2026 R29194

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is offering a 10-week engineering placement starting June 2026, focused on Missile Architecture. Candidates will work on various projects while gaining knowledge across four engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for university students aiming to apply their learning in real-world contexts. The role offers competitive pay and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Engineering including Aeronautical, Electrical/Electronic, Systems.
• Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or dual UK national.

Responsibilities

• Work on allocated projects in the Missile Architecture domain.
• Gain cross-domain awareness in Missile Architecture.
• Participate in management training.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Overview

MBDA Missile Architecture and the Missile Architecture Function are deployed across company project teams. They draw upon inputs from around the company to drive a coherent top-level design for missiles. The Missile Architecture Function within MBDA consists of:

• Electrical Architecture
• Test and Testability Architecture
• Safety and Reliability
• Mechanical Architecture

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, including: 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.

Responsibilities

• During the programme, you will be working on allocated projects or improvement initiatives, which could be at any stage of their lifecycle. You may focus on one of the engineering disciplines listed, but you will gain awareness and knowledge across all four areas of Missile Architecture to provide breadth in a short period.
• Gain a breadth of awareness and knowledge across the four domains within Missile Architecture.
• Be given tasks that, while focused on one domain, will directly affect delivery or an improvement activity.
• Have the opportunity to spend time with experienced engineers to support development.
• Choose between online learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway, each tailored to a specific type of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more.
• Lead a team (potentially) and participate in management training designed for people of all experience levels.

Benefits and Facilities

• 10 week placement: starting June 2026, allowing you to apply university learning to real-world projects and technologies.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
• Annual Leave: 5 days.
• Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Working towards a degree in Engineering (including Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Systems and Safety) or Physics.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. After offer, candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) managed by MBDA.

Salary: £23,495 pro-rated. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.