Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer — Summer Placement 2027

MBDA UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-week placement

Overtime pay

Pension up to 14%

5 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK is offering a 10-week Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer placement starting June 2027, onsite at Stevenage or Bristol. The role involves hands-on testing and analysis of navigation sensors, including GPS receivers and inertial units, with exposure to international teams.

Eligible candidates are current undergraduates in physics/engineering disciplines, with security checks to be completed after offer. Successful placements may lead to graduate roles.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support tests and trials to evaluate navigation equipment performance.
• Hands-on research and design activities to develop next-generation navigation equipment.
• Monitor supplier and technology developments for future technologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and researchers on new technology maturation.
• Investigate engineering problems and conduct rapid technical analyses.

Education

Undergraduate student in Physics/Mathematics/Electronics/Engineering

Tools

GPS receivers

Anti-jam equipment

Inertial Measurement Units

Job description

MBDA UK is offering a 10-week Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer placement starting June 2027, onsite at Stevenage or Bristol. The role involves hands-on testing and analysis of navigation sensors, including GPS receivers and inertial units, with exposure to international teams.

Eligible candidates are current undergraduates in physics/engineering disciplines, with security checks to be completed after offer. Successful placements may lead to graduate roles.