Test, Calibration & Maintenance Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

MBDA UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year placement

Company bonus

Pension: up to 14%

Overtime

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK invites applications for Test, Calibration & Maintenance Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027. A varied year-long placement spanning Manufacturing, from circuit cards to missiles, with hands-on project work on the shop floor and in the lab.

The role is on-site in Bolton and paid £24,460 per year. You will join a team delivering manufacturing test and calibration services, undergo BPSS checks, and work toward a September 2027 start, with security and visa requirements as applicable.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate studying for a degree in the listed disciplines with at least a 2.2.
• Interest in manufacturing test, calibration and maintenance activities.
• Willingness to work on-site and participate in BPSS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing test activities and calibration of equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and metrology services across test areas.
• Contribute to documentation and engineering drawings as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hands-on lab work

Electrical/electronic understanding

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

General Engineering & Engineering Design

Physics & Astronomy

Product Design

Production & Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Test Equipment commissioning

Calibration & maintenance

Job description

Test, Calibration & Maintenance Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027. A truly varied placement covering different stages of the Manufacturing process! 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
• 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

The opportunity:

This is a great opportunity to experience our Manufacturing facility and learn about two essential parts of the team that work hand in hand; Manufacturing Test and Calibration & Maintenance. Engineers in Manufacturing Test support the manufacturing, testing and programming of the whole build cycle, from circuit cards through to missiles and the platforms they're integrated onto. Calibration and Maintenance engineers provide a commissioning, calibration, maintenance and metrology service, and respond to faults and breakdowns across test and process equipment. In either of these areas you'll experience working with varied technologies such as electronics, mechatronics, optics and RF and utilise a mix of electronic, electrical and mechanical skills. Daily activities will vary from hands on experience with the product on the shop floor and in the lab, to working in the office on technical documentation and drawings. We'll work with you to understand which placements would align best with your goals for your year with us, taking into consideration business needs and your degree background.

Example placements include:

• Electronic Engineering – Special to Type Test Equipment commissioning & repair
• Electrical Calibration – Special to Type Test Equipment & Commercially off the Shelf
• TE Calibration Circuit Card Assembly Seekers & Datalinks
• Missile & Actuation Systems Weapons Systems

What we’re looking for from you:

• Current undergraduate studying for a degree in one of the following disciplines, minimum 2.2.
• Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• General Engineering & Engineering Design
• Physics & Astronomy
• Product Design
• Production & Manufacturing Engineering

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.