Systems Design Airborne Systems

Systems Design Airborne Systems - Graduate Programme 2025

Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus.

Location: Stevenage with possibility of Bristol Placements

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. You will have support from the whole team both virtually and in person, as well as access to our range of high-tech lab equipment. A Dynamic Working Agreement will be formalised between yourself and each line manager whilst on the scheme to set out working patterns and expectations.

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) and UK Security Clearance (SC), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Within the Systems Design Airborne Systems (SDAS) function, our main focus is the design of airborne weapon system elements and integrating our weapons onto airborne platforms. . Integration is a key enabler for MBDA air launched weapon systems to provide end users war fighting capability. Close cooperation with Platform Design Organisations and End Users should equate to effective Weapon integration and deliver more efficient integration programmes for future projects. We offer exposure to a wide variety of different technologies, engineering methodologies, and customer needs associated with our products and capabilities. This also offers a great opportunity to engage with internal and external customers

Experience to be gained:

• You will be exposed to a variety of MBDA UK projects, products and concepts, gaining a real understanding of the technologies and platform types, and the future of platform integration.
• There will be a wide variety of interaction with internal MBDA stakeholders, allowing you to build up a network around the company and also interactions with our customers building bridges and understanding the platform requirements.
• You will be placed across an array of different SDAS teams, gaining a good technical understanding of the different products MBDA manufactures.

You may choose to undertake one six-month placement in another part of the company or potentially in one of MBDA's international offices. Alternatively, the placement could be external to MBDA with another defence supplier or with MoD.

This role is suited to those that enjoy the creativity and practicality of working with problems to arrive at logical solutions. Our teams will support you to become a fully integrated member with the opportunity to assume an increasing level of responsibility. We offer varied roles with scope to choose placements based on interests and skills. Our people are adaptable and the role is varied and fast paced. We offer training and experience to learn systems engineering methods and tools, such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), in addition to training given as part of the Early Careers Programme.

Systems Engineers work with people across all engineering fields and business teams, meeting suppliers and customers and engaging with international MBDA colleagues. There is also opportunity to travel both within the UK and potentially internationally.

We also offer a wide support network of experienced engineers with support to work towards Chartership if desired (100% of fees paid during Early Careers Program).

What we're looking for from you:

Degree qualified in an Engineering related discipline (minimum 2.2).

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:

• 2 year programme starting September 2025
• Company bonus and twice yearly salary reviews
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working

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.

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