Navigation Sensors Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

25 days leave + buy extra

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK in Stevenage is seeking an Undergraduate Navigation Sensors Engineer for a 1-year placement commencing September 2027. You’ll apply your university learning to real-world navigation projects and gain hands-on experience with test facilities on-site.

Successful candidates may secure a graduate role; the package includes a company bonus, a strong pension scheme, paid overtime, and generous leave benefits, with subsidised meals and healthcare support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Research and design

Education

Undergrad in Physics/Engineering

Job description

Navigation Sensors Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

As a Navigation Sensors 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: £24,460 Dynamic working: 4 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:

• 1 year placement: Starting September 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
• Company bonus: Based on company performance and will vary year to year
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Over the course of your 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

What we're looking for from you:

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

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