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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

Missile Architecture - Summer Placement 2025 Salary: £20,000 (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 2 or 3 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 Thursday 19th December The opportunity: Missile Architects at MBDA are deployed across all of the company's project teams. They draw upon a range of inputs from around the company to drive a coherent top-level design for our missiles. Missile Architecture Function within MBDA consists of <ul><li>Electrical Architecture</li><li>Test and Testability Architecture</li><li>Safety and Reliability</li><li>Mechanical Architecture</li></ul>During the programme, you will be working on allocated projects or improvement initiative, which could be at any stage of its lifecycle! Although you may focus your time on one of the engineering disciplines listed, you will get the opportunity to gain awareness and knowledge on all four areas of Missile Architecture, providing you with a unique breadth in knowledge in a short period. Successful candidates will: <ul><li>Gain a breadth of awareness and knowledge across the four domains within Missile Architecture</li><li>Focussed on one domain, be given tasking which will directly affect delivery or an improvement activity</li><li>Have the opportunity to spend time with experienced engineers, to support the candidates development</li></ul>MBDA offers incredible development and career opportunities! We believe that any individual with a learning mind-set and belief in what we do can make a difference here! What we're looking for from you: Currently studying towards a degree in Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Systems and Safety) or Physics 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 week Summer placement starting June 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.

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