Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027

MBDA UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

25 days leave + extra holiday

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

On-site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK is launching a Weapon System Engineer Graduate Programme for September 2027. You will join a fast-growing, multinational team delivering weapon system equipment across the lifecycle, with opportunities in technical and project management, and broad exposure to product delivery.

Applicants should hold a degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Physics/Mathematics/CS (2:2 or higher). The role offers hybrid working and a clear progression path within MBDA’s defence programmes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 external MBDA Customers and Suppliers.
• Working with a multi-disciplined team across all parts of the product lifecycle (procurement, commercial, mechanical & electrical engineers, software engineers, trials & integration teams).

Education

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2:2 minimum)

Job description

Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027

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: £31,900 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. This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 2nd November 2026 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

What we can offer you:

• 2 year Programme: Starting September 2027
• Annual Salary Review
• 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
• Flexi 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.
• 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 and 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 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 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

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.

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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.