Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

MBDA UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime pay

25 days leave

Flexi leave

Meal subsidies

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is offering a 1-year undergraduate placement in Weapon System Equipment for 2027, starting September. You will apply university learning to real-world projects and may secure a graduate role before final year.

The role requires progress toward an engineering or science degree and involves hybrid work with on-site days; BPSS checks apply after offer. A company bonus and strong benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate currently working towards a degree in engineering or sciences.
• Academic study aligned to a technical discipline relevant to weapon systems.
• Willingness to undergo BPSS checks after offer stage.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements generation and management for sub-systems and equipment.
• Assist technical management of equipment development, production and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.

Education

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Job description

Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 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: £24,460

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 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 Perform well on your placement and you could secure a graduate role before your final year
• 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 and more.

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:

Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.

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.

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.