Mechanical Engineering Placement — 2 Rotations in Defence Tech

MBDA Miissle System; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime pay

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA is offering a Mechanical Engineer undergraduate placement for 2027. The role operates primarily on-site with a 3 to 4 day workload, involving work on missiles and weapon systems and BPSS security checks.

A 1-year placement starts September 2027, with potential to secure a graduate role and a company bonus depending on performance. Benefits include a pension up to 14%, paid overtime, 25 days annual leave plus extra days, flexi-leave, subsidised meals, free car parking, and a Healthcare Cash

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with CAD and design reviews is advantageous.
• Able to work on-site with security requirements (BPSS).

Responsibilities

• Apply university learning to real-world missile and defence projects.
• Engage in different Mechanical Engineering areas during two 5-month placements.
• Support design, analysis, and validation activities with hands-on contributions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on development, testing and manufacture processes.

Skills

CAD tools

Education

Mechanical/Aeronautical Eng. degree

Tools

Rapid prototyping

Job description

MBDA is offering a Mechanical Engineer undergraduate placement for 2027. The role operates primarily on-site with a 3 to 4 day workload, involving work on missiles and weapon systems and BPSS security checks.

A 1-year placement starts September 2027, with potential to secure a graduate role and a company bonus depending on performance. Benefits include a pension up to 14%, paid overtime, 25 days annual leave plus extra days, flexi-leave, subsidised meals, free car parking, and a Healthcare Cash