Lethality Modelling Engineer — Undergrad Placement

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

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement starting September 27

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime: paid

Annual leave 25 days

Flexi leave up to 15 days

Facilities: subsidised meals, free car

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is offering an undergraduate placement in Complex Warheads Lethality Engineering for 2027. The role focuses on modelling lethal performance of missile systems, with hands-on work in a niche group and mentorship from engineers.

The 1-year placement starts September 2027 and includes benefits such as a company bonus, pension, and flexible leave options; on-site facilities and healthcare plans are available. Applicants should be UK citizens or dual nationals with BPSS checks.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computing or Applied Science.
• Interest in modelling the lethal performance of missile systems.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as design authority for warheads.
• Predict the lethal performance of various missile systems.
• Apply knowledge of warheads, explosives, target detection and weapon lethality.

Education

Undergraduate in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Computing/Applied Science

Job description

MBDA is offering an undergraduate placement in Complex Warheads Lethality Engineering for 2027. The role focuses on modelling lethal performance of missile systems, with hands-on work in a niche group and mentorship from engineers.

The 1-year placement starts September 2027 and includes benefits such as a company bonus, pension, and flexible leave options; on-site facilities and healthcare plans are available. Applicants should be UK citizens or dual nationals with BPSS checks.