Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension: up to 14% total contributions

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual leave 25 days + optional extra

Flexi leave up to 15 days

On-site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Software Engineer undergraduate placement for 2027. You will collaborate on software for weapon systems, across embedded and frontend areas, with exposure to Windows and Linux environments.

The role involves applying university learning to real-world projects and potential future graduate opportunities. Starting September 2027, the placement offers a pathway to a graduate role, company bonus, pension contributions, paid overtime, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate studying Computing/CS, Engineering, Maths, Physics or a relevant STEM.
• Interest in software development across embedded and frontend platforms.
• Willingness to undergo BPSS checks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the software development lifecycle across embedded and frontend projects.
• Work with teams to deliver software for weapon systems on Windows and Linux.
• Assist with documentation and testing processes.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Education

Undergraduate in Computing/CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Salary: £24,460 Dynamic working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

What we can offer you

• 1 year placement: Starting September 2027, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
• Perform well on your placement and you could secure a graduate role before your final year
• Company bonus: Based on company performance and will vary year to year
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Our teams provide a range of products from high integrity software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battlespace arena. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. During this placement, you'll get exposure to aspects of a software development lifecycle:

• 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.

What we’re looking for from you

• 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.

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.