Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Summer Placement 2026

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer for a summer placement in Stevenage. This role involves supporting the design and testing of missile navigation systems and requires candidates to be pursuing a degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering. The successful candidate will be involved in high-profile projects and work within a dynamic, international team. Competitive salary and hybrid working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Annual leave of 5 days

Pension contributions up to 14%

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering discipline.
• Ability to work in a technical environment.
• Strong analytical skills for testing and designing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support tests and trials evaluating navigation equipment performance.
• Conduct research and design for next-generation navigation equipment.
• Monitor supplier developments and identify future technologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers for technology maturation.
• Investigate engineering problems and conduct technical analyses.

Skills

Physics

Mathematics

Electronics

Engineering

Education

Working towards a degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering

Job description

Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Summer Placement 2026

As a Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer, you will support vital work ensuring that MBDA missiles are able to navigate effectively in the harshest and most challenging electronic warfare environments.

Salary: £23,495 pro-rated

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification and need for access to site test facilities

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The closing date for this role is midnight on 5th January 2026 (subject to application volumes)

What we can offer you

• 10 week placement: starting June 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 5 days
• Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

MBDA Missiles cannot complete their missions without critical Navigation Sensors on board, withstanding enemy interference and providing robust navigation data to guide the missile to the target. Your work will directly influence the design of real missiles, with frequent exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects.

The Navigation Sensors Group are responsible for the design of the missile navigation subsystems, including identifying and testing equipment from specialist manufacturers - this includes GPS receivers, anti-jam equipment, and Inertial Measurement Units.

You can choose to be based at either our Stevenage or Bristol site. Over the course of your 10-week placement you'll get involved in:

• Supporting tests and trials to evaluate and assess navigation equipment performance
• Research and design activities to develop the next generation of navigation equipment
• Monitoring supplier and technology developments and identifying future technologies
• Collaborating with suppliers and researchers for the development and maturation of new and emerging technology
• Investigating engineering problems and conducting rapid technical analyses

In this role, you'll work in a varied and dynamic environment, including as part of an international team with our colleagues in MBDA France and the wider MBDA Group. You'll work alongside other departments to increase your knowledge on the complexities of a missile, including datalinks, seekers and sensors, and work closely with Integration and System Validation teams.

The work is technically challenging, innovative and rewarding. You'll be working alongside experienced engineers who will encourage and help you develop the skills required to be an effective Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer.

What we're looking for from you

Working towards a degree in a Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering discipline.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.