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

MBDA; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

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.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computing/Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

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.