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Stevenage Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) design leading-edge software applications and simulations in order to support synthetic battlefield experiments, weapon system integration, product concept and design, and so much more. We create demonstrators and system representations for products from across the MBDA portfolio, covering Land, Sea and Air domains. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity WSSE's simulations are at the forefront of problem solving across a broad spectrum of MBDA's programs, focusing on improving MBDA's Agility and Time to Market. The simulations we develop evolve in-line with the lifecycle of the systems: from concept demonstrations with customers and stakeholders, to integration, trials, experimentation, and training with in-service operators. We work alongside other business areas such as Integration & Systems Validation, Human Factors, Future Systems, Customer Support Services and Sales & Business Development. WSSE is a dynamic department based across our Stevenage and Bristol sites with a diverse team of engineers working together to deliver across a wide range of projects and programs. You will have the opportunity to broaden and strengthen your skills from experts in synthetic environments and be a part of our agile teams developing, integrating and deploying software and simulation components. The role will give experience of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. There is training in new programming languages and software tools, and experience integrating and deploying software applications onto hardware environments. As well as the opportunity to develop and test code within professional software development teams, and gain an understanding of the company process for delivering products to our customers, including test and certification. We work across a number of disciplines, primarily software development using programming languages such as C++, C# and Java within environments such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, but we also span system engineering, networking, hardware integration, and use of algorithms such as flight dynamics and rotational geometry. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Studies or a Computing discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Stevenage Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) design leading-edge software applications and simulations in order to support synthetic battlefield experiments, weapon system integration, product concept and design, and so much more. We create demonstrators and system representations for products from across the MBDA portfolio, covering Land, Sea and Air domains. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs - including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity WSSE's simulations are at the forefront of problem solving across a broad spectrum of MBDA's programs, focusing on improving MBDA's Agility and Time to Market. The simulations we develop evolve in-line with the lifecycle of the systems: from concept demonstrations with customers and stakeholders, to integration, trials, experimentation, and training with in-service operators. We work alongside other business areas such as Integration & Systems Validation, Human Factors, Future Systems, Customer Support Services and Sales & Business Development. WSSE is a dynamic department based across our Stevenage and Bristol sites with a diverse team of engineers working together to deliver across a wide range of projects and programs. You will have the opportunity to broaden and strengthen your skills from experts in synthetic environments and be a part of our agile teams developing, integrating and deploying software and simulation components. The role will give experience of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. There is training in new programming languages and software tools, and experience integrating and deploying software applications onto hardware environments. As well as the opportunity to develop and test code within professional software development teams, and gain an understanding of the company process for delivering products to our customers, including test and certification. We work across a number of disciplines, primarily software development using programming languages such as C++, C# and Java within environments such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, but we also span system engineering, networking, hardware integration, and use of algorithms such as flight dynamics and rotational geometry. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Studies or a Computing discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Stevenage Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Would you like to utilise your degree to push the cutting edge of sensing and imaging technology? This opportunity within the Electro-Optics Seekers and Sensors department at MBDA will allow you to innovate within a supportive team, at a company that invests in its people and supports our Armed Forces. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity Our Electro-Optic (EO) Seekers & Sensors department provides expertise and support into all projects within MBDA involving EO technologies, as well as investing in research and development of innovative technologies which will shape the future of our products. We work on projects that cover the whole product lifecycle from concept and assessment through to full product design, testing and production. This role presents an exciting opportunity to experience all of these areas through a range of systems design, computational modelling, lab testing and field trials within a diverse team of engineers. Some of the EO technologies we specialise in include: Infra-Red (IR) Seekers & Sensors Optics Computational Imaging Lasers & Directed Energy Weapons Across the department we have a variety of different teams to get involved in, who work together to deliver our overall functional capability. We all interact regularly through team meetings, events and socials to continue to grow as a department. We also collaborate closely with the technical community across MBDA and the wider defence industry. Within our department you will be able to undertake work with the following teams: Systems Engineering - Support major MBDA programmes by designing and certifying EO products Technologies - Innovate and develop cutting edge technologies alongside experts in the field Modelling and Tools - Generate models for EO systems and use these to predict performance Scene Generation - Create synthetic IR imagery for these models to test different scenarios Trials - Assess real EO systems through lab testing and field trials You will have the opportunity to work across all these different areas to discover your passion in engineering and develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your career within EO Seekers & Systems. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in a Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing or any Applied Science discipline. We are looking for candidates with an interest in electro-optic systems and technologies, who are keen to apply their knowledge and skills to challenge themselves, the team and our technical capability. At MBDA, we recognise the power of equity, diversity and inclusion and celebrate how it enriches our business and our community. All candidates that apply must serve as a role model of MBDA's behaviours and values. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information JBRP1_UKTJ

Bristol Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Would you like to utilise your degree to push the cutting edge of sensing and imaging technology? This opportunity within the Electro-Optics Seekers and Sensors department at MBDA will allow you to innovate within a supportive team, at a company that invests in its people and supports our Armed Forces. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity Our Electro-Optic (EO) Seekers & Sensors department provides expertise and support into all projects within MBDA involving EO technologies, as well as investing in research and development of innovative technologies which will shape the future of our products. We work on projects that cover the whole product lifecycle from concept and assessment through to full product design, testing and production. This role presents an exciting opportunity to experience all of these areas through a range of systems design, computational modelling, lab testing and field trials within a diverse team of engineers. Some of the EO technologies we specialise in include: Infra-Red (IR) Seekers & Sensors Optics Computational Imaging Lasers & Directed Energy Weapons Across the department we have a variety of different teams to get involved in, who work together to deliver our overall functional capability. We all interact regularly through team meetings, events and socials to continue to grow as a department. We also collaborate closely with the technical community across MBDA and the wider defence industry. Within our department you will be able to undertake work with the following teams: Systems Engineering - Support major MBDA programmes by designing and certifying EO products Technologies - Innovate and develop cutting edge technologies alongside experts in the field Modelling and Tools - Generate models for EO systems and use these to predict performance Scene Generation - Create synthetic IR imagery for these models to test different scenarios Trials - Assess real EO systems through lab testing and field trials You will have the opportunity to work across all these different areas to discover your passion in engineering and develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your career within EO Seekers & Systems. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in a Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing or any Applied Science discipline. We are looking for candidates with an interest in electro-optic systems and technologies, who are keen to apply their knowledge and skills to challenge themselves, the team and our technical capability. At MBDA, we recognise the power of equity, diversity and inclusion and celebrate how it enriches our business and our community. All candidates that apply must serve as a role model of MBDA's behaviours and values. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information JBRP1_UKTJ

Future Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Future Systems develops concepts and systems that meet our Customer's future military capability needs. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity Future Systems in MBDA manage programmes throughout the Concept and Assessment phases of the product lifecycle, and achieve a smooth transition into the Programme Directorate. We also create and develop opportunities to acquire contracts for advanced concept studies and research and technology activities. As a result, as an undergraduate in Future Systems you'll operate as cross-functional support across the wider department. This will enable undergraduates to work on business related functions critical to current activities. The team supports a diverse set of activities, working for both internal MBDA customers and external defence related contracts. Activities can include; Generation and development of visualisations for the Future Systems Concepts Collation and maturation of concepts Support in the development of tools for assessment of concepts Supporting generation of Review material Attendance of multi- functional reviews Project management, planning skills and stakeholder management We will provide guidance and mentorship to develop an understanding of weapon systems in operational use, gaining a broad understanding of missile systems and learning about our industry, as well as developing your problem solving and analysis skills and written and verbal communication. What we're looking for from you Currently studying towards a degree in a Maths, Physics, Astronomy, Systems or Software Engineering, Computational Studies, Operational Research, Economics, Statistics discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 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. 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs - including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity Working within one of our Systems Design functions, you will be involved in designing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK and partner nation Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in Air, Land, Maritime and Cyber domains. You'll complete a placement based on a project that could be at any stage in a range of areas, from future capabilities to in-service products. Through the placement, we'll help you understand the make-up of a missile or a weapon system; from the warhead to the seeker in the missile to the wider weapon system components. These placements will enable you to understand the Systems Engineering 'V' model across the whole product lifecycle - including: Researching future technologies and novel domains; Developing requirements and functional architectures; Creating concept solutions through Agile methodologies; Analysing performance and conducting trade space studies; Conducting verification and validation through trials and lab tests. Across the Systems Engineering domain, we offer exposure to a wide variety of different technologies, engineering methodologies, and customer needs associated with specific products or capabilities. This role is suited to those that enjoy the creativity and practicality of working with problems to arrive at logical solutions. What's great about this role? Our Systems Design function will support you to become a fully integrated member of the team 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 - Innovation is a company value that we practice the most. 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. What we're looking for from you Currently studying towards a degree in an Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Maths, Technology, Computing or General Science discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Bristol Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) design leading-edge software applications and simulations in order to support synthetic battlefield experiments, weapon system integration, product concept and design, and so much more. We create demonstrators and system representations for products from across the MBDA portfolio, covering Land, Sea and Air domains. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity WSSE's simulations are at the forefront of problem solving across a broad spectrum of MBDA's programs, focusing on improving MBDA's Agility and Time to Market. The simulations we develop evolve in-line with the lifecycle of the systems: from concept demonstrations with customers and stakeholders, to integration, trials, experimentation, and training with in-service operators. We work alongside other business areas such as Integration & Systems Validation, Human Factors, Future Systems, Customer Support Services and Sales & Business Development. WSSE is a dynamic department based across our Stevenage and Bristol sites with a diverse team of engineers working together to deliver across a wide range of projects and programs. You will have the opportunity to broaden and strengthen your skills from experts in synthetic environments and be a part of our agile teams developing, integrating and deploying software and simulation components. The role will give experience of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. There is training in new programming languages and software tools, and experience integrating and deploying software applications onto hardware environments. As well as the opportunity to develop and test code within professional software development teams, and gain an understanding of the company process for delivering products to our customers, including test and certification. We work across a number of disciplines, primarily software development using programming languages such as C++, C# and Java within environments such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, but we also span system engineering, networking, hardware integration, and use of algorithms such as flight dynamics and rotational geometry. What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Studies or a Computing discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid Working): Up to 5 days per week on-site dependant on workload and/or classification 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 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs - including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity Working within one of our Systems Design functions in Stevenage, you will be involved in concepting, designing, delivering and supporting the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK and partner nation Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea). You'll complete a placement based on a project that could be at any stage in a range of areas, from future capabilities to in-service products. Through the placement, we'll help you understand the make-up of a missile or a weapon system; from the warhead to the seeker in the missile to the wider weapon system components. These placements will enable you to understand the Systems Engineering 'V' model across the whole product lifecycle - including: Researching future technologies and novel domains; Developing requirements and functional architectures ; Creating concept solutions Analysing performance and supporting trade-off studies; Managing interfaces and integration of systems and sub-systems Proving and certification activities at Weapon and Missile system level Learning about technologies and customer needs associated with specific products or capabilities. Across the Systems Engineering domain, we offer exposure to a wide variety of different technologies, engineering methodologies, and customer needs associated with specific products or capabilities. This also offers a great opportunity to engage with internal and external customers. This role is suited to those that enjoy the creativity and practicality of working with problems to arrive at logical solutions. Our Systems Design function will support you to become a fully integrated member of the team 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 - Innovation is a company value that we practice the most. 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. What we're looking for from you Currently studying for a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Technology or Computing discipline. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more 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 Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Future Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Future Systems develops concepts and systems that meet our Customer's future military capability needs. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or