Mechanical Engineering Placement 2027 – Hands-on, Security-Cleared

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14% total contribution

Overtime paid

25 days annual leave + buy extra

Flexi Leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is offering a Mechanical Engineer undergraduate placement for 2027. The role involves hands-on experience in design, analysis and testing across missile and defence projects.

You'll rotate across areas like CAD-based design, future concepts, and actuation systems while pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. The position requires current undergraduate status in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, on-site work, and eligibility for BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a comparable subject.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design: involve in all stages of design from concept through manufacture using CAD tools.
• Mechanical Future Concepts: contribute to early lifecycle studies from concept to R&D.
• Mechanical Analysis: perform stress and thermal analyses with FEA and lab testing.
• Actuation Systems: work in a multi-disciplinary team on electro-mechanical design of actuation systems.
• Materials and Processes: advise on material properties and lab assessments.

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student

Job description

MBDA UK is offering a Mechanical Engineer undergraduate placement for 2027. The role involves hands-on experience in design, analysis and testing across missile and defence projects.

You'll rotate across areas like CAD-based design, future concepts, and actuation systems while pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. The position requires current undergraduate status in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, on-site work, and eligibility for BPSS clearance.