Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2027

targetjobs UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 week placement

Pension: up to 14%

Overtime paid

5 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA in Stevenage offers a 10-week placement for undergraduates to apply university learning to real-world projects and technologies. The role provides exposure to systems design across missile, airborne, and future capabilities domains, with pro-rata salary and on-site working conditions.

Successful candidates may progress to graduate roles; BPSS clearance is required after offer. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Astronomy, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Technology or Computing.

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Astronomy, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Technology or Computing

Job description

Systems Design is at the heart of the product lifecycle, providing an opportunity to experience every phase of development and collaborate across all engineering disciplines. From researching novel technologies and identifying customer needs, through concept development and performance assessment, to product verification in lab tests and firing trials – Systems Design underpins it all.

Salary: £24,460 (pro-rata)

Dynamic working: Up to 5 days per week on-site dependant on workload and/or 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

• 10 week placement: starting June 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
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 5 days
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity

Systems Design engineers are responsible for bringing the full range of design viewpoints together - ensuring customer requirements are met by proposing innovative solutions, honing in on the detailed design, and coordinating with development teams to make best use of their expertise.

We offer exposure to a variety of engineering methodologies and processes across all domains - Land, Maritime, Air, and Cyber. Our Systems Design functions in Stevenage are Missile Systems, Airborne Systems, and Capabilities & Future Products.

Depending on your home function, you may be involved in technology research, deriving requirements, brainstorming concept solutions, developing functional architectures, analysing system performance, conducting trade studies, or gathering verification evidence in the lab or through offsite trials - we cover the whole Systems ‘V’ Model!

Systems Design is suited to those that enjoy the creativity and practicality of working with problems to arrive at logical solutions. Our people are adaptable and the role is varied and fast paced – innovation is the company value that we practice the most.

We collaborate with people across all engineering fields and business teams, meeting suppliers and customers, and engaging with international MBDA colleagues.

Systems Designers have a high-level view over the whole product definition and lifecycle, laying the foundations for the delivery of future weapons capabilities that achieve the best result for the Customer and MBDA.

What We’re Looking For From You

Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Astronomy, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Technology or Computing 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.