Missile Systems Architect — Graduate (Hybrid)

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% (employer/employee)

Overtime paid

25 days leave + buy extra

Flexi leave up to 15 days

Career progression

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Architect for the 2027 programme in Stevenage. The role combines design leadership with verification, risk analysis and lifecycle delivery in a hybrid on-site environment, with a base salary of £31,900 and a joining bonus of £3,000.

The scheme offers annual salary reviews, a company bonus up to £2,500, strong pension contributions, paid overtime, and extensive career progression within a leading defence organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing Engineering discipline to a minimum of 2:2.

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.
• Manage the equipment design process.
• Perform risk analysis, supplier down select and performance trade studies.

Education

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing Engineering (2:2)

Job description

MBDA UK is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Architect for the 2027 programme in Stevenage. The role combines design leadership with verification, risk analysis and lifecycle delivery in a hybrid on-site environment, with a base salary of £31,900 and a joining bonus of £3,000.

The scheme offers annual salary reviews, a company bonus up to £2,500, strong pension contributions, paid overtime, and extensive career progression within a leading defence organisation.