Job Details Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 R29266

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer in Stevenage to support missile navigation in electronic warfare environments. The role involves testing, research, and collaboration with international teams. Candidates should work towards a degree in relevant fields and possess strong analytical skills. This is a hybrid role, partially on-site, with opportunities for professional development and various benefits.

Benefits

Company performance-based bonus

Employer and employee pension contributions

Paid overtime opportunities

Subsidised meals

Extra annual leave options

Qualifications

• Studying in a relevant field.
• Ability to conduct technical analyses.
• Willingness to collaborate with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Support tests and trials for navigation equipment.
• Assist in research and design for next-gen navigation equipment.
• Monitor and assess technology developments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Technical analysis

Education

Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer, you will support vital work ensuring that MBDA missiles are able to navigate effectively in the harshest and most challenging electronic warfare environments.

Responsibilities

• Over the course of your placement, you will get involved in:
  • Supporting tests and trials to evaluate and assess navigation equipment performance
  • Research and design activities to develop the next generation of navigation equipment
  • Monitoring supplier and technology developments and identifying future technologies
  • Collaborating with suppliers and researchers for the development and maturation of new and emerging technology
  • Investigating engineering problems and conducting rapid technical analyses
• In this role, you\'ll work in a varied and dynamic environment, including as part of an international team with MBDA France and the wider MBDA Group, and alongside other departments to increase knowledge on the complexities of a missile (datalinks, seekers and sensors). You\'ll work closely with Integration and System Validation teams.

Development and Training

You\'ll be able to choose between a variety of online learning platforms and participate in management or other training opportunities. We encourage new learning and provide financial support for further study where applicable.

Requirements

• Working towards a degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering
• Salary: £23,495
• Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification and need for access to site test facilities
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a dual UK national with British citizenship. After offer, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Benefits

• Placement: 1 year starting September 2026, applying university learning to real-world projects
• Bonus: company performance-based
• Pension: employer and employee contribution up to 14%
• Overtime: paid overtime opportunity
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more

About MBDA

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 encourage dialogue for advice, support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Location: Stevenage or Bristol site. You may choose to be based at either location.