Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

MBDA; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 14% total contribution

Overtime paid

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Healthcare cash plan

Company bonus

Job summary

MBDA invites undergraduates to join the Network Communications Department for a 12-month placement starting September 2027. The role offers real-world project experience in secure communications and systems engineering within weapon systems, with potential progression to graduate roles.

Salary is £24,460 with hybrid on-site working, and a strong benefits package including pension and holidays. Candidates must be British citizens or dual nationals and BPSS clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics with Communications, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure communication systems into MBDA Weapon Systems across the whole Project Life Cycle.
• Develop Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise for Complex Weapons Projects across multiple areas.

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics with Communications, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

The Network Communications Department at MBDA is offering a fantastic placement opportunity to undergraduates with a passion for developing and applying their Network Communications skills and knowledge.

Salary: £24,460

Dynamic working: 3-4 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.

The opportunity:

The Network Communications Department is responsible for delivering secure communication systems into MBDA Weapon Systems across the whole Project Life Cycle. We offer game-changing communication technologies that shape the key capabilities of current and future weapon systems. 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, ensuring MBDA's products are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost.

As a member of our Department, we will develop you to deliver Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise to the latest Complex Weapons Projects, in one or more of the following areas: Networked Weapons, Platform to Missile Communications, Battlefield Communications, and Missile-to-Missile Communications. You will join a team that nurtures a positive and collaborative culture, and have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas from major defence programmes, to internal research and development studies, to hands-on laboratory experience. Work will require a combination of both independent and team working, plus offer you the flexibility for hybrid working where possible.

What we're looking for from you:

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

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