Mechanical Engineer Placement – Defence Tech & Innovation

MBDA; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

Annual Leave 25 days

Flexi Leave 15 days

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is offering a 1 year placement in Stevenage for an undergraduate studying Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, starting September 2027. The role is on-site 3 to 4 days per week due to workload and includes a company bonus, pension contributions, and flexible leave options.

The opportunity covers practical hardware work across mechanical design, future concepts, analysis, actuation systems, and materials. A BPSS security check applies.

Qualifications

• This placement is for an undergraduate pursuing Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or a comparable subject.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanical design from concept through manufacture using CAD tools.
• Participate in R&D studies and early product lifecycle activities.
• Support design with FEA and lab testing as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams on actuation systems and material evaluation.

Skills

Undegraduate Mechanical/related field

Education

Undergraduate in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or related

Job description

MBDA is offering a 1 year placement in Stevenage for an undergraduate studying Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, starting September 2027. The role is on-site 3 to 4 days per week due to workload and includes a company bonus, pension contributions, and flexible leave options.

The opportunity covers practical hardware work across mechanical design, future concepts, analysis, actuation systems, and materials. A BPSS security check applies.