Lethality Modelling Engineer - Complex Warheads

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave 15 days

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA in Stevenage invites an undergraduate to join the Complex Warheads Centre of Excellence for a 1-year placement starting September 2027. You’ll apply university learning to real-world missile lethality problems, using MATLAB and in-house tools under engineering mentorship.

The role blends on-site and remote work, with an initial 3–4+ days on site and potential for full on-site if preferred. Security clearance (BPSS) is required after offer.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate studying for a degree in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computing or Applied Science discipline.
• Security clearance: BPSS required after offer for MBDA roles.

Responsibilities

• Model the lethal performance of missile systems using established tools.
• Apply a custom set of modelling tools to evaluate missile lethality at various stages.
• Work independently or in small teams with supervision on tasks lasting weeks to months.
• Collaborate with MBDA departments across Europe on projects.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

MATLAB

CAD

FEM

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Physics/Math/Computing or Applied Science

Tools

MATLAB

CAD

FEM

Job description

MBDA in Stevenage invites an undergraduate to join the Complex Warheads Centre of Excellence for a 1-year placement starting September 2027. You’ll apply university learning to real-world missile lethality problems, using MATLAB and in-house tools under engineering mentorship.

The role blends on-site and remote work, with an initial 3–4+ days on site and potential for full on-site if preferred. Security clearance (BPSS) is required after offer.