Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Weapon System Equipment Engineer for their 2026 programme. The successful candidate will manage sub-systems development, ensuring technical and project goals are met. A minimum of a 2:2 degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or similar field is required. The role offers a salary of £31,500 with a £3,000 joining bonus and a dynamic hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

£3,000 joining bonus

Dynamic working schedule

Support for diversity networks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2:2 degree in relevant engineering or science field.
• Experience in a multi-disciplined team environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of weapon system sub-systems and equipment.
• Conduct technical management and ensure milestones are met.
• Engage with partners, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Technical analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026

The Weapon System Equipment (WSE) team is responsible for managing groups of equipment and Weapon System sub-systems from the bidding stage, into the concept & requirements generation phase, through their development programme, and on to production & delivery and final integration onto the platform or launcher.

Salary & Working Arrangements

Salary: £31,500 plus a £3,000 joining bonus

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

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.

Closing Date: Midnight on 3 November 2025

The Opportunity

As a Weapon System Engineer in MBDA you will be part of one department in a fast growing, multi-national group that provides a variety of engineering and specialist skills across a number of projects, ensuring our products are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost. As the complexity of the battlefield increases, so too do our customers\' capability needs. Consequently, we have evolved to provide the necessary expertise across a large range of weapon system aspects, much wider than just the missile itself.

The WSE team provides technical and project management to ensure that these products & equipment are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost. As an engineer within the Weapon System Equipment team, you will have a unique opportunity to develop skills in several areas (e.g. technical, project management, product delivery) working across a variety of different projects in MBDA to gain a wide breadth of knowledge. Typical WSE activities include:

• Sub-System & Equipment Requirements generation and management
• Technical management of equipment development, production and delivery to meet Customer milestones
• Managing equipment and hardware development trials
• Develop equipment policies and technical standards to improve capability
• Regular contact with a variety of partners including external MBDA Customers and Suppliers
• Working with a multi-disciplined team across all parts of the product lifecycle (e.g. procurement, commercial, mechanical & electrical engineers, software engineers, trials & integration teams)

What we're looking for from you

Degree qualified in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science to a minimum of 2:2

Our company

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.

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