Mechanical Engineer Summer Placement 2027 - Hands-On Defence

MBDA UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 14%

Overtime eligible

5 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Job summary

MBDA UK invites undergraduate engineers to join a 10-week summer placement in Mechanical Engineering. You will engage in design from concept to testing, interact with hardware, and gain experience across prototyping and lab activities.

The role offers on-site work 3–4 days a week, with opportunities to explore future graduate openings. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in an engineering discipline and be comfortable with hands-on hardware, CAD tools, and collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing an Engineering degree (Mechanical, General, Production/Manufacturing, Aeronautical/Aerospace) or Materials Science/Technology.
• Willingness to work hands-on with hardware and participate in lab tests.
• Interest in design and analysis using CAD/FEA and prototyping methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical design from concept through development using CAD tools.
• Contribute to lab testing, rapid prototyping, and possibly external manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on project work and learn Defence technology context.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

CAD proficiency

Education

Undergrad Engineering degree (Mechanical/General)

Tools

CAD tools

FEA tools

Job description

MBDA UK invites undergraduate engineers to join a 10-week summer placement in Mechanical Engineering. You will engage in design from concept to testing, interact with hardware, and gain experience across prototyping and lab activities.

The role offers on-site work 3–4 days a week, with opportunities to explore future graduate openings. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in an engineering discipline and be comfortable with hands-on hardware, CAD tools, and collaboration within a