Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Graduate Weapon System Equipment Engineer for its 2026 Programme in Bristol. The role offers a salary of £31,500 plus a £3,000 joining bonus. Candidates will engage in technical and project management across various projects. The position features dynamic hybrid working and robust employee support networks. It requires a degree in engineering or a related field with a minimum 2:2.

Benefits

Salary reviews throughout Programme

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage sub-system & equipment requirements.
• Manage equipment and hardware development trials.
• Work with multi-disciplined teams across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Technical management

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field (2:2 minimum)

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: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 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.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 3RD NOVEMBER 2025

What we can offer you

• 2 year Programme: starting September 2026

• Salary reviews throughout Programme

• Company bonus: up to £2,500 (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

• F lexi Leave: up to 15 additional days

• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

• Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

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 different 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 providethe 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 breath 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

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