Software Engineer - 2-Year Rotation & Career Growth

MBDA; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol is looking for a graduate software engineer to join their two-year training program, starting in September 2026. This role offers the chance to work on advanced software for weapon systems, collaborating across various teams while developing critical engineering skills. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant STEM field. Competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and health support are included in the offering.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution of up to 14%

25 days annual leave plus options to purchase extra holidays

Healthcare cash plan for everyday health costs

Free car parking

Opportunities for paid overtime

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Computing/Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in software engineering through training and work placements.
• Develop embedded and front-end software for weapon systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments and participate in software engineering challenges.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Education

Degree in Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or relevant STEM discipline (minimum 2:2)

Job description

A leading defense organization in Bristol is looking for a graduate software engineer to join their two-year training program, starting in September 2026. This role offers the chance to work on advanced software for weapon systems, collaborating across various teams while developing critical engineering skills. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant STEM field. Competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and health support are included in the offering.