Missile Aerodynamics Engineer — Undergraduate Placement

MBDA; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime pay

Annual leave 25 days

Flexi leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA offers an Aerodynamics Engineer undergraduate placement in Bristol, with a strong emphasis on applying university learning to real-world missile projects. You will work with expert aerodynamicists within MBDA UK and gain exposure to cutting-edge techniques in a security-sensitive environment.

The 1-year placement (starting Sept 2027) supports career progression toward a graduate role. Salary is £24,460, with a company bonus and excellent benefits, including a pension up to 14% and generous

Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Production/Manufacturing, Mathematics or Physics.
• Aerodynamics and propulsion modules are most relevant to this role (e.g., Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Aircraft Performance, Flight Dynamics & Control).

Responsibilities

• Use bespoke tools alongside commercial software to evaluate airframe performance.
• Design missiles from concept to in-service stages.
• Learn multi-disciplinary missile design including stealth, propulsion, thermal and structural aspects.

Skills

Aerodynamics knowledge

Propulsion knowledge

Education

Aerospace engineering

Mechanical engineering

Job description

MBDA offers an Aerodynamics Engineer undergraduate placement in Bristol, with a strong emphasis on applying university learning to real-world missile projects. You will work with expert aerodynamicists within MBDA UK and gain exposure to cutting-edge techniques in a security-sensitive environment.

The 1-year placement (starting Sept 2027) supports career progression toward a graduate role. Salary is £24,460, with a company bonus and excellent benefits, including a pension up to 14% and generous