Operational Analysis Intern – Defence Tech Placement

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement starting Sep 2027

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave + flexi-leave

Subsidised meals & car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK is offering an Undergraduate Placement in Operational Analysis for 2027. The role involves assisting the OA team with research, analytical modeling, and producing presentations.

You will work on real defence projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop skills in data analysis and statistics. Placement runs for 1 year starting September 2027, with potential to secure a graduate role.

Qualifications

• An analytical and problem solving mindset.
• A genuine interest in defence and how analytical methods can solve complex operational challenges.
• Currently studying towards a relevant analytical or defence related degree including, but not limited to Maths, Physics, Systems Engineering, Computational Studies, War Studies, Operational Research, Economics, Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking research for multiple activities within the OA team.
• Running analytical models and producing reports or presentations.
• Supporting a number of different activities throughout the placement.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Interest in defence

Education

Maths/Physics/Engineering degree

Operational Research/Statistics

Job description

MBDA UK is offering an Undergraduate Placement in Operational Analysis for 2027. The role involves assisting the OA team with research, analytical modeling, and producing presentations.

You will work on real defence projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop skills in data analysis and statistics. Placement runs for 1 year starting September 2027, with potential to secure a graduate role.