Weapon Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is offering a 10-month undergraduate placement starting September 2024. This opportunity allows you to apply your learning in engineering to real-world projects. Flexible and hybrid working patterns are available, alongside excellent site facilities. A salary of £20,000 pro rata will be provided. Candidates must be studying towards a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Positive open-plan working environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a university degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Get involved in a variety of departmental activities.
• Contribute to real-world engineering projects.

Skills

Engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Education

Currently studying for a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

10 month undergraduate placement starting September 2024

Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

A placement that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world engineering projects and technologies

Flexible working

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, but this will depend on project requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities.

Programme structure

A 10-month placement within your main home department of either WSE, NC or WSAP, where there will be great opportunities to get involved in a variety of activities. A number of other training courses and events are organised as part of the Early Careers Programme, where you will get to know other undergraduates working across different parts of the company.

Departments and key activities

• Network Communications (NC): delivering secure communication systems into MBDA Weapon Systems across the whole Project Life Cycle. Areas include: Networked Weapons, Platform to Missile Communications, Battlefield Communications, Missile-to-Missile Communications.
• Weapon System Algorithms and Performance (WSAP): optimise end-to-end mission performance, system-wide architectures and algorithms, including AI/ML techniques; activities include planning, modelling and adapting missile routes, automating missions, developing autonomous decision-making capabilities, and delivering core products such as Target Modelling, Weapon Planning, and Launcher Interfaces.
• Weapon System Equipment (WSE): manage groups of equipment and Weapon System sub-systems from bidding to production and delivery, with technical and project management support; activities include requirements generation, equipment development management, trials, policy and standard development, and cross-functional collaboration with customers and suppliers.

What we look for

Currently studying for a degree in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science discipline.

What we offer

We make a difference – the capabilities we deliver give our armed forces an operational advantage. We provide opportunities to work across a variety of projects. We value the people that work with us and maximise career development opportunities by actively supporting them. You will be working in a positive open-plan working environment with hands-on technical work in laboratories, aimed at aiding learning and development. We value new perspectives, collaboration and diversity, and are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Salary: £20,000 (pro rata)

MBDA is a leading defence organisation that supports our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to defend freedom. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our work, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. As a minimum, after offer, all successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS checks. This vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.