Software Engineer Grad Programme: Build Next-Gen Systems

MBDA

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On-site

GBP 29,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

2 year Programme starting Sep 2027
Annual Salary Review
Company bonus Up to £2,500
Pension up to 14%
Overtime paid
25 days annual leave
Flexi Leave up to 15 days
Excellent career progression
Subsidised meals & parking
Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is offering an on-site software engineering programme starting September 2027, with four placements across embedded and frontend development. You will work with C, C++, C#, and Java on Windows and Linux platforms, gaining broad exposure to the software life cycle and agile methods.

The role requires a Computing/CS degree (2:2) or similar STEM, and offers a 2-year programme with national-level security checks (BPSS) and a starting salary of £31,900 plus a joining bonus.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computing/CS or related STEM with 2:2 or above.
  • Willingness to learn software lifecycle and agile delivery.
  • Interest in embedded and front-end software development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for weapon systems across Windows/Linux and embedded/frontend.
  • Ensure robustness and quality of project deliverables.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn the business.

Skills

C
C++
C#
Java

Education

Degree in Computing/Computer Science or related STEM with 2:2

Tools

Windows
Linux

Job description

MBDA is offering an on-site software engineering programme starting September 2027, with four placements across embedded and frontend development. You will work with C, C++, C#, and Java on Windows and Linux platforms, gaining broad exposure to the software life cycle and agile methods.

The role requires a Computing/CS degree (2:2) or similar STEM, and offers a 2-year programme with national-level security checks (BPSS) and a starting salary of £31,900 plus a joining bonus.

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