Mechanical and Climatic Engineer - Summer Placement 2026

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Mechanical and Climatic Engineer in Stevenage. The role involves specifying instrumentation systems, conducting trials, and ensuring product compliance with environmental standards. Candidates should have an engineering degree and skills in analytical thinking and teamwork. This position offers a dynamic hybrid working model and involves four six-month placements through a graduate programme with formal training opportunities.

Benefits

Graduate Programme with placements

Formal training and chartership pathways

Dynamic hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental testing, data analysis, and trial design.

Responsibilities

• Specify instrumentation and acquisition systems for data gathering trials.
• Conduct environmental trial and data gathering at external sites.
• Model and analyse trial data for compliance.
• Support cross‑functional projects with efficient designs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Mechanical and Climatic Engineers ensure MBDA products survive throughout service use. You will specify instrumentation systems, conduct trials at external sites close to customer platforms, and analyse data to prove compliance with our requirements.

Responsibilities

• Specify instrumentation and acquisition systems for data gathering trials.
• Conduct environmental trial and data gathering at external sites near customer platforms.
• Model and analyse trial data to demonstrate product compliance with environmental requirements.
• Support cross‑functional projects in developing robust designs and efficient proving strategies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or related discipline.
• Experience in environmental testing, data analysis, and trial design.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Graduate Programme with four six‑month placements across test, trials, and projects teams.
• Co‑location in EE&F or external EE&F team, gaining exposure to all domains.
• Formal training, chartership pathways with IMechE or RAeS.
• Dynamic hybrid working model (3‑4 days on‑site).

Salary

£23,495 pro‑rated dynamic hybrid.