Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation Engineer

1 week ago


Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

Overview Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026. MBDA is offering a 1-year placement starting September 2026, based in Bristol with Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-5 days on-site due to workload classification. Salary: £23,495. Closing date for this role is midnight on 5 January 2026 (subject to application volumes). Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. After offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS checks managed by MBDA. What you will do (Responsibilities) Design leading-edge software applications and simulations to support synthetic battlefield experiments, weapon system integration, and product concept and design. Create demonstrators and system representations for MBDA products across Land, Sea and Air domains. Work as part of agile teams developing, integrating and deploying software and simulation components, alongside other areas such as Integration & Systems Validation, Human Factors, Future Systems, Customer Support Services and Sales & Business Development. Gain experience with software development methodologies (Agile and Waterfall), training in new programming languages and tools, and deploying software onto hardware environments. Develop and test code within professional software development teams and understand MBDA’s product delivery processes including test and certification. Operate across disciplines including software development (C++, C#, Java), software environments (Visual Studio, Eclipse), system engineering, networking, hardware integration and domain-specific algorithms (e.g., flight dynamics and rotational geometry). What we’re looking for Working towards a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Studies or a Computing discipline. What we can offer you 1-year placement starting September 2026 to apply university learning to real-world projects. Company bonus based on company performance (varies year to year). Pension: up to 14% total employer and employee contribution. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime. Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday. Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days. Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more. About MBDA MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to defend freedom and work with Armed Forces to protect our nations. We encourage inclusive networks and welcome adjustments throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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