Missile Mechanical Architect – Undergraduate Placement

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

Benefits offered by this job

One year placement

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime paid

Healthcare cash plan

Annual leave 25 days

Flexi leave 15 days

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Job summary

MBDA is offering an Undergraduate Mechanical Architect placement in the Mechanical Missile Architecture Department. Join a team that bridges customer requirements with product development to define missile design and verification strategies. The role provides hands-on exposure and the potential for a graduate role after successful performance.

Salary is £24,460 with dynamic working 3–4 days on-site. Applicants must be British citizens (or dual), pass BPSS checks, and apply before 4 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate studying for a degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Establish a coherent top-level missile design.
• Develop and deliver the missile's verification and validation strategy.
• Deliver and support a product our customers are satisfied with.

Education

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

MBDA is offering an Undergraduate Mechanical Architect placement in the Mechanical Missile Architecture Department. Join a team that bridges customer requirements with product development to define missile design and verification strategies. The role provides hands-on exposure and the potential for a graduate role after successful performance.

Salary is £24,460 with dynamic working 3–4 days on-site. Applicants must be British citizens (or dual), pass BPSS checks, and apply before 4 January 2027.