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Mechanical Engineer (Missile Architecture) - Undergraduate Placement 2025 Salary: £23,495 (pro rata) Location: Stevenage Working pattern: Our roles will typically allow a blend of on-site and at-home working to suit the needs of the role and the individual. To gain maximum benefit from the scheme, candidates should expect to be on-site 3 or 4 days a week. 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 Monday 4th November The opportunity: Mechanical Missile Architects work between customer requirements and the product development process to: <ul><li>Establish a coherent top-level missile design.</li><li>Develop and deliver the missile's verification and validation strategy.</li><li>Deliver and support a product our customers are satisfied with.</li></ul>Mechanical Architects are deployed in each of our missile product teams which include products across all stages of the missile lifecycle. They draw upon inputs from stakeholders across the business and perform various technical and project management tasks. Depending on the product lifecycle stage and specific project needs, mechanical architects will: <ul><li>Manage the equipment design process.</li><li>Perform risk analysis, supplier down select and performance trade studies.</li><li>Develop and manage equipment verification and validation process by generating requirements, design verification strategies, supporting trials and procurement specialists etc.</li><li>Manage the on-quality, on-schedule and on-cost delivery of supplier hardware using project management skills and toolsets.</li></ul>Mechanical Architects work with a wide range of technical functions and provide direct input towards project delivery across the business. Within the role you'll be working on allocated projects, which could be at any stage of the design lifecycle! The role comes with the experience of working with various people and departments within MBDA to achieve successful delivery of your project. During the scheme you'll get the opportunity to: <ul><li>Learn how to manage elements of missile equipment design process.</li><li>Gain a practical understanding of the verification and validation lifecycle of defence products.</li><li>Assist with trials and testing of components and missiles during the development phase.</li><li>Support certification, manufacture and delivery of hardware.</li></ul>What we're looking for from you: Currently studying for a degree in an Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing Engineering discipline. Our company: 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. What we can offer you: <ul><li>10 month undergraduate placement starting September 2025</li><li>Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking</li><li>A placement that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world engineering projects and technologies</li><li>Flexible working</li></ul>We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers and Armed Forces. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Mechanical Engineer (Missile Architecture Department) - Undergraduate Placement 2025

Job Description: Leonardo is a global industrial group that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Aerospace, Defence &amp; Security. With over 51,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide. We are looking for a: Electro-avionics System Installation Designer Site: Pomigliano / Venegono Superiore Responsabilities: Electro-Avionics Design of Installation of Systems such as Electrical Power, Communication, Lights, Navigation, Self-Protection by means of CAD models and 2D drawings development. Main Activities: <ul><li>Analysis of requirements defined by Aircraft Specification, System Specification, Interface Control Documents</li><li>Space allocation of Equipment and main routings contributing to definition of the Aircraft Digital Mock-Up</li><li>Stressed Layouts for sizing of shelves, racks, supports for Equipment and System components</li><li>Analysis of installability and maintainability of the designed installations</li><li>Definition of interaces/frontiers with Partners</li><li>Release of drawings of details such as shelves, racks, electrical boxes, machined supports, sheet metal supports, connector brackets</li><li>Release of drawings of assemblies and installations</li><li>Release of drawings of harness routings</li><li>3D models and 2D drawing revisions following modification raised during Aircraft assembly and testing</li></ul>Main Outputs: <ul><li>Catia v5 3D Models</li><li>Catia v5 2D drawings or Model Based Design</li><li>Part List defining materials, standard parts, processes, finishing, installation notes</li></ul>Main Interfaces: <ul><li>Avionic and Electrical System Designers for requirement inputs and System performance verification on designed layouts</li><li>Structure Designers for interfaces with Aircraft primary structure</li><li>Stress Analysts for sizing of Systems components and supports</li><li>Electrical Designers for electrical schemes and harness inputs for harness routings</li><li>Air Vehicle Technology for Weight &amp; Balance definition and requirements, Aerodynamics verifications on external components</li><li>Operations for non-conformities raised during fabrication and assembly</li><li>Partner Designers for interface definition between Aircarft sections/barrels</li></ul>Education: Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering Seniority: Junior, 0 -3 years of experience Requirements: <ul><li>Knowledge of mechanical engineering (drawings, processes)</li><li>Basic knowledge of electrical schemes </li><li>Preferred experience in CAD modelling for Aerospace</li></ul>Attitudes: <ul><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Communication skills and ability to interface with different stakeholders</li></ul><ul><li>Attitude for teamwork</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Flexibility and ability to adapt</li><li>Proactivity</li><li>Good level of written and spoken English, B2</li></ul>Other: Availability for travelling outside Italy. Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge. Seniority: Junior Primary Location: IT - Torino - C.so Francia Additional Locations: IT - Napoli - Pomigliano, IT - Venegono Superiore Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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