Summer Mechanical Engineer Placement 2027: Hands-on

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 week placement

Pension: up to 14%

Overtime: paid overtime

Annual Leave: 5 days

Subsidised meals & free parking

Job summary

MBDA is offering a 10-week Mechanical Engineering summer placement starting June 2027. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment on missiles and weapon systems, gaining hands-on experience with CAD, FEA, and lab testing.

Applicants should be undergraduates in an engineering field or materials science, capable of working on-site in the UK and eligible for BPSS clearance. The role offers professional development, potential graduate opportunities, and facilities such as subsidised meals and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student working towards an Engineering degree (incl. General, Mechanical, Production/Manufacturing, Aeronautical/Aerospace).
• Materials Science or Technology degree discipline is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on work experience across placements with exposure to hardware and projects.
• Collaborate with related departments on a common project and network with technical specialists.
• Utilise rapid prototyping facilities and participate in assembly builds and lab tests.
• Learn from MBDA engineers about Defence technology across departments.

Skills

CAD tools

FEA

Lab testing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Engineering undergraduate

Materials Science degree

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

CAD software

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

MBDA is offering a 10-week Mechanical Engineering summer placement starting June 2027. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment on missiles and weapon systems, gaining hands-on experience with CAD, FEA, and lab testing.

Applicants should be undergraduates in an engineering field or materials science, capable of working on-site in the UK and eligible for BPSS clearance. The role offers professional development, potential graduate opportunities, and facilities such as subsidised meals and