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

Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Summer Placement 2027

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

Salary: £24,460 (pro-rata)

Dynamic 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.

This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

What we can offer you

• 10 week placement: Starting June 2027, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
• Perform well on your placement and you could secure a graduate role before your final year
• 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.

During the 10-week placement you’ll get involved in

• Supporting tests and trials to evaluate and assess navigation equipment performance
• Hands-on 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.

What we're looking for from you

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

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… 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.

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What we do matters. Because defence matters.

As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future.

We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.

Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.