Software Engineer Placement 2027: Real-World, On‑Site Tech

MBDA

West of England

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime

Annual leave 25 days

Flexi leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare plan

Free parking

Job summary

MBDA is offering an undergraduate Software Engineer placement for 2027. You will gain real-world software development experience on Windows and Linux using C, C++, C#, and Java, with a 1-year placement starting September 2027.

The package includes a £24,460 salary, 25 days of annual leave plus flex leave, a company bonus, and a pension contribution up to 14%. Overtime, subsidised meals and healthcare options are also available. Applications close 4 January 2027.

Qualifications

Current undergraduate studying towards a degree in Computing/Computer Science, Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Software), Mathematics, Physics or relevant STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other teams in a variety of development stages within our weapons systems including both embedded and front end software development on a range of platforms, such as Windows and Linux, utilising C, C++, C# and Java.
Learn about the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables
The importance of technical documentation.
Work with other departments within the company, learning a general overview of the business.