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Stevenage Join a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in weapon system design and development! Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. The successful candidate will use an agile methodology to lead the delivery and development of simulation components for MBDA's weapons systems. You will guide a team of engineers, leveraging the advancement and exploitation of synthetic environments as a key enabler for systems exploration and development. We use IEEE standards and military standards, to exploit a number of environments and visualisation tools to deliver. Demonstrators (SE representations of weapon systems) System Simulators (Operator in the Loop environments) Emulators (early representations of systems to supporting integration and proving) Training Simulators (User and Maintenance) ( demonstrations Experimentation (Performance in context, system of systems) We use agile scrum methodologies to develop real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: You will be responsible for a multidisciplined team, to deliver innovative solutions, whilst utilising the latest technologies, to support MBDA across the whole project lifecycle, using software and hardware to represent / simulate MBDA weapon systems. We are looking for people who can deliver complex solutions, whilst balancing technical benefits, business costs and operational constraints. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate. A proven record of accomplishment delivering software and or hardware solutions, for Simulated and Synthetic environments/solutions Project definition and management using agile principles (planning, milestones, critical path) Excellent client facing and internal communication skills Stakeholder Influence and management Team leadership/people management The ability to manage requirements and change. management A proactive approach to managing and mitigating risks 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 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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an RF Design engineer to work on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems. Job Title: RF Designer Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. Typically for this role you will work 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification. In addition, this role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating. 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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 Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: We're looking for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting edge defence products. You'll be working on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required. We need a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for electronic engineering. The role would ideally suit someone who is comfortable carrying out hands on testing and modifications to boards while having a strong background in RF design. What we're looking for from you: Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range ( eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc) RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal) Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters & VNAs Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design Experience using RF design tools ( eg Microwave Office), including layout. Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test. Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly any problems, solutions or results to the team and customer. 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.

Bristol The Launch Management System Design Authority is responsible for ensuring the technical development of, certification sign-off and in-service support for the Launch Management System (LMS) on two major programmes, Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor. Salary: £49,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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 Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity The Launch Management System (LMS) is a critical component in ensuring the safe and secure launch of missiles from our Weapon Systems. The LMS Design Authority is responsible for ensuring the technical development of, certification sign-off and in-service support for the Launch Management System (LMS) on two major programmes, Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor. By building on and maintaining a complex structure of functional and physical design, you will ensure every aspect of the product can be verified, validated and accepted into the Weapon System capability by our Customers. In this role, you will be expected to have a high level of engagement across a variety of technical aspects, including system design, software engineering, electronics and mechanical engineering, in-service reliability and support, safety, cybersecurity and other disciplines. In addition, you will need to ensure the hardware and software design continues to evolve in order to meet the demand of the overall system capability expected by our customers. The LMS Design Authority will be supported in their career development goals and will ensure expertise are maintained within the team to promote the design goals required of the team and wider MBDA organisation. What we're looking for from you: If you have experience or are interested in developing your skills in the following areas, this role may be for you: Design leadership for a complex electronics subsystem Manage technical risks and opportunities in line with product development requirements Developing strong relationships with Product Design stakeholders Mastering Systems engineering principles, processes and practices Requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level to enable evolution of the product design and system certification Broad knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware and software for computer based electronics equipment Ability to validate test procedures required to verify products and gather evidence to enable certification. 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 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.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Electronic Architect to join MBDA and contribute to the development of our world-class, precision product range. As part of the Electronic Engineering function, you will have the chance to actively participate in research and development activities, shaping future strategies and roadmaps for our Electronic Products and solutions! Job Title: Electronic Architect Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. This role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating. 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Your role will involve defining the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment, conducting analysis and decomposition to lower-level requirements for sub-elements, and ensuring that challenging customer requirements are met within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments. Working closely with the Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment's to ensure impeccable 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution. Effective communication skills are vital as you will frequently engage with both stakeholders and customers. It is also important to possess strong influencing skills, leadership qualities, and a comprehensive understanding of customers' requirements. Having drive, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions and adjust in a constantly evolving and ambitious setting are essential for excelling in this position. What we're looking for from you: Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) with an Electronics bias and significant experience in the following areas: Digital electronics and microprocessor systems Power electronics for distributed power networks Design of equipment for safety critical environments Design of equipment for handling sensitive customer data Understanding of software and firmware development techniques Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high-performance electronic equipment Knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing, and Software Defined Radio would be beneficial. As would, experience in EMC and Environmental design. 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.

Aerodynamics Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 This scheme offers an excellent opportunity to kick-start your aerodynamics career. Work in one of the most exciting areas of the aerospace industry, alongside a team of outstanding aerodynamicists at the forefront of missile aerodynamics. Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus. Location: Bristol Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. This role requires on-site working in Bristol for the majority of the time due to security considerations and teamwork. However, we will try to accommodate a limited amount of remote working where there are opportunities to do so. 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. What we can offer you 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 Salary reviews throughout the Programme Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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 Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity The aerodynamics department at MBDA works on the entire MBDA UK portfolio of products, from concept phase through to in-service support. As a key player in the UK defence industry, we are able to provide outstanding opportunities across a wide range of applications. You'll be able to draw on knowledge and experience from specialist aerodynamics engineers. Receive mentorship and support from our team of aerodynamicists to learn to use cutting-edge aerodynamic techniques; designing the missiles of the future! Undertake four 6-month placements giving exposure to the various aspects of the department, seeking to expose you to the following areas: Design of a range of missiles, in all the different stages of their development (concept, assessment, development, in-service) Application and development of our bespoke tools alongside commercial software to evaluate the performance of airframes Stealth, propulsion, thermal and structural aspects of missile design and how these feed in to a multi-disciplinary design approach Missile integration onto land, naval and air platforms Integration of solid rocket motors and air-breathing engines into missile airframes, and assessment of their impact on missile aerodynamics and overall performance Participate in personal and professional development courses run specifically for graduates and gain technical knowledge from a vast number of company-lead internal technical courses alongside many Chartered Engineers from a number of professional bodies. One of the 6 month placements can be external to Aero. Past graduates have arranged external placements at such companies as Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, DSTL, ARA, S&C Thermofluids and Roxel Motors. These placements help to gain an understanding of customers and supplier workflows and how they feed into MBDA products. MBDA is a multinational company with offices across Europe, there may be opportunities to travel both within the UK and abroad. What we're looking for from you: Degree qualified in an Aerospace engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Production/Manufacturing engineering, Mathematics or Physics discipline (minimum 2:2). Aerodynamics and propulsion based modules are most relevant to this role (such as Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Aircraft Performance, Flight Dynamics & Control etc.), please list any that you have studied on your application. 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 Salary: Circa up to £56,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site, maybe more 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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 Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer with drive and enthusiasm to join Europe's number one missile system provider to design and develop Tooling solutions for complex weapons and weapon systems across the product lifecycle. You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. We are looking for someone with passion and drive to take ownership of all aspects of the delivery of these solutions. What we're looking for from you: High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, candidates will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes: - Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with demonstrable experience in Mechanical design and development using appropriate engineering tools and techniques. High level of capability in the use of industry standard 3D CAD packages such as PTC Creo Experience of operating in an environment employing development techniques such as FMEA, DFA, DFM etc Experience of developing manufacturing tooling and mechanical handling equipment from initial concept to production of 2D drawings. Ability to understand the customer needs to develop a design solution. 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.

Salary: Circa up to £51,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site, maybe more 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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 Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a definition draughtsperson/CAD Modeller with drive and enthusiasm to join Europe's number one missile system provider, developing solutions for complex weapons and weapon systems. Be involved in the creation of definitions for the next generation of missiles working with skilled engineers. Maximising the use of 3D CAD capabilities including improving the efficiency and effectiveness in the creation of robust parametric models. What we're looking for from you: High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, candidates will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes: - Ideally HND/HNC qualified with significant experience in mechanical design definition - Ability to translate design intent from 3D models into high quality 2D/3D definitions (preferably CREO) - Strong background in the production of engineering drawings with high attention to detail - Must have a good amount of 3D modelling experience and be able to assess 3D models for their quality. Experience in 3D annotations would be an advantage. - Knowledge of BS8888 Technical product documentation and specification, ISO 1101 Geometrical product specifications, ISO 5459 Datum and datum systems and similar standards and GD & T - Great communication skills with the drive and initiative to influence across a network of both domestic and international colleagues 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 As a Missile Architect within the newly formed Future Products team you will working to shape the next generation of MBDA products. Salary: Circa £65,000depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Within Future Products, your role will be to help realise the system design intent into a feasible and credible product concept that balances the requirements placed upon it. This will include: Define overall product structure, interfaces and architecture Facilitate architectural trade studies Support deployment of generic policies i.e. GMA, modularity & re-use, design for assembly Assessing technology application and maturity using design assessment tools Supporting product technical and programme phase reviews You'll get to work with and have wide exposure to a wide range of stakeholder's e.g. S&BD, Future Systems, MOD, DSTL, key industrial partners. Along with working on new technology to develop brand new capabilities and designs making this role an exciting prospect. You'll have the opportunity to shape and grow in line with your personal development with an opportunity to lead a small and multidiscipline team. It's an interesting role that will provide you with a deep understanding of early phase Missile and weapon system design. What we're looking for from you: Ideally educated to degree level, or equivalent experience Comfortable working in a collaborative environment The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development Desire to utilise new techniques methods to develop concepts and system trade studies Ability to manage a broad range of activities and experience of planning and task management A solid understanding of missiles, subsystems and platforms Relevant Systems Engineering knowledge Ideally experienced in mechanical and/or electronic design (but broader engineering fields relevant e.g. Aero, Control, Structures, System Design, Software etc.) Our Business: 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 Are you a reliability engineer looking for new opportunities to apply your skills and broaden your experience? Look no further than MBDA. A great opportunity has opened up for an engineer to utilise their reliability skills to influence the reliability aspects of technically sophisticated and exciting products. Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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 Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity: As a reliability engineer, understanding the system and its operating context is crucial to mitigating reliability risks. The goal is to ensure a convincing reliability case is constructed, while balancing time and cost constraints. This role requires pragmatism and a solid appreciation that reliability results from good engineering, not just compliance with numerical targets and ensuring the customer's satisfaction by using a range of techniques and approaches to provide the most cost-effective evidence. The role requires ensuring that optimum effort is committed to progressive reliability assurance, with the goal of delivering a lean but effective reliability program. Our core engineering projects come with the added bonus of internally funded research packages, giving you the chance to really showcase your expertise. Plus, our undergraduate and graduate development programme offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of reliability engineers. And with the possibility to work internationally, the possibilities are endless. Join MBDA and take advantage of our comprehensive learning and development programme to support your technical and professional growth. What are we looking for? Good knowledge of complex electronic systems and the associated reliability issues (but other engineering subject areas may be considered for candidates with the right strengths in other areas). Ability to deliver Reliability Case Reports and the supporting information (FMECA, reliability prediction, etc). Experience of more recent reliability prediction methodologies, such as FIDES, would be an advantage. Fully appreciates that reliability is not just a number, and has experience of reliability planning, analysis and testing during development. Demonstrable knowledge of the relationship between the reliability life-cycle and the system engineering processes. Track record as an effective teammate with strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary / multi-national team. Analytical and problem solving skills. Good verbal, written communications analytical and problem solving skills. Ideally degree qualified or equivalent 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.

Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 The Weapon System Equipment (WSE) team is responsible for managing groups of equipment and Weapon System sub-systems from the bidding stage, into the concept & requirements generation phase, through their development programme, and on to production & delivery and final integration onto the platform or launcher. Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus 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 3RD NOVEMBER 2025 What we can offer you 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 Salary reviews throughout Programme Company bonus: up to £2,500 (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 Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity As a Weapon System Engineer in MBDA you will be part of one department in a fast growing, multi-national group that provides a variety of different engineering and specialist skills across a number of projects, ensuring our products are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost. As the complexity of the battlefield increases, so too do our customers' capability needs! Consequently, we have evolved to provide the necessary expertise across a large range of weapon system aspects, much wider than just the missile itself. The WSE team provides technical and project management to ensure that these products & equipment are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost. As an engineer within the Weapon System Equipment team, you will have a unique opportunity to develop skills in several areas (e.g. technical, project management, product delivery) working across a variety of different projects in MBDA to gain a wide breath of knowledge. Typical WSE activities include: Sub-System & Equipment Requirements generation and management Technical management of equipment development, production and delivery to meet Customer milestones Managing equipment and hardware development trials Develop equipment policies and technical standards to improve capability Regular contact with a variety of partners including external MBDA Customers and Suppliers Working with a multi-disciplined team across all parts of the product lifecycle (e.g. procurement, commercial, mechanical & electrical engineers, software engineers, trials & integration teams) What we're looking for from you Degree qualified in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science to a minimum of 2:2 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 MBDA has a fantastic opportunity for you to work in an UKAS/ISO 17025 environmental test laboratory on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as an engineer. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (delete line if not applicable).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. What we can offer you: • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Joining the Environmental Engineering and Facilities team, you will be supporting design and In Service Surveillance activities across the whole spectrum of the MBDA product portfolio. You will be able to share your expertise across multiple projects while working as part of the wider team on solutions for technically challenging problems. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake test of MBDA's products using a variety of test equipment replicating real life environments including temperature, humidity, shock and vibration. The role will require you to: Have an engineering background with a strong understanding of structures and analysis Develop the necessary skills to simulate the extreme environments MBDA products will face to ensure that they are robust enough to operate and remain safe and suitable for service Understand environmental test standards including DEF STAN 00-035, MIL STD 810, STANAG 4370, AECTP 300 & AECTP 400) Work from customer test requirements and turn them into a viable test strategy Documentation reviews, data processing and reporting in line with customer specifications and MBDA's standards Support technical reviews with key partners Please note, travel to Henlow will be required occasionally. What we're looking for from you: Essential: HNC/HND/Degree qualified in a subject relevant to the role or demonstrable equivalent experience Good problem solving skills coupled with a sound fundamental knowledge of mechanical structures and analysis IT Competence including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint Experienced using measurement equipment and devices including accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, etc Determined individuals that are self-motivated and can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills Methodical and Logical approach, conscientious and safety conscious in all activities Desirable: Demonstrable experience leading or working as a team in the delivery of projects Previous experience using LMS vibration control equipment or other automated mechanical test systems Previous experience identifying and delivering capability and technical improvements 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in circuit card electronic test, to join our Test Development team. It is an exciting time as we begin work on a host of challenging, but rewarding projects, from concept design through to series production and full in-service support! Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in Circuit Card electronic test, to join our Test Development team at our Bolton site. Working in an established team as a Test Development Engineer you'll be creating and maintaining small to medium-sized automated test systems. You'll be responsible for the development and implementation of test strategies and, where appropriate, influencing our product through 'Design for Test'. This involves creating test strategy documents, designing Interchangeable Test Adaptors (including both mechanical and electrical elements) and software development of automated test sequences in accordance with a test specification. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved with continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies What we're looking for from you: Sound understanding of fundamental analogue and digital circuit design. Experience of creating and using technical documentation and Drawings i.e. Schematics, PCB layouts, Engineering Drawings. Significant experience creating Automated Test Equipment. Experience of using NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand preferable. Experience in Boundary Scan / XJTAG preferable. Strong problem solving skills with an exceptional eye for detail. Strong analytical skills and passion for driving continuous improvement, with six sigma experience desirable. 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 Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 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. 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 The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Our teams provide a range of products from high integrity real time software running on our weapon systems, software infrastructures (i.e. DevOps) and production test software to support functional test & manufacturing. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. You will get exposure to aspects of a software development lifecycle, a chance to collaborate with others in the annual multi-national Software Engineering Challenge and opportunities to travel. Enabling you to develop some of the skills necessary to become a well-rounded software engineer. Work closely with other teams in a variety of development stages within our weapons systems including both embedded and front end software development on a range of platforms, such as Windows and Linux, utilising C, C++, C# and Java. Learn about the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables The importance of technical documentation. Work with other departments within the company, learning a general overview of the business. What we're looking for from you Currently studying towards a degree in Engineering (incl. General, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Production, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, and Software), Computing, Maths, Physics or Astronomy 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.

Electronics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary: £23,495 Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) Working: You can expect to be onsite around 3-4 days per 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 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 You'll join either our Electronics Engineering or Missile Architecture functions - both require the same technical foundation and both are technical roles, but responsible for different elements of the design: Electronic Engineering look at sub-system hardware level interactions & detailed designs whereas Missile Architecture look at system level design & integration. The Electronics Engineering placement involves project work that encompasses the complete lifecycle of a product, therefore, you could be involved with some or all the different stages of the lifecycle; offering you a wide variety of work. You'll be supporting exciting projects in aspects such as: Generating ideas and capturing requirements. Design work in terms of architecture design and detailed design. Exposure to hardware integration with other modules by collaboratively working in multidisciplinary teams. Both iterative prototype testing and final product testing. Your work placements could range from Power Electronics, RF & Antenna Design, Analogue & Digital Electronics, PCB layout to Testing & Evaluation. With hands on and theoretical work your skills will be challenged and developed with support from our highly experienced and engaging teams. Electrical/Electronic Engineers within the Missile Architecture function support various exciting projects by defining the electrical topology, interfaces and system level design of our missiles, as well as managing missile electrical/electronic sub-systems and their integration, to build the missile defence systems of tomorrow. As an Undergraduate in Electrical Missile Architect you'll: Work on Projects at all stages of the Engineering Product Lifecycle Gain exposure to a wide array of sub-systems and technologies Work with a wide range of Engineering functions and stakeholders to negotiate, integrate and deliver During your placements you'll get the opportunity to work on design and specification of missile systems, including how to undertake design and performance trade-off studies, influence delivery of bespoke electrical/electronic subsystems (e.g. Control Units, Power Supply Units, and Datalinks etc.) and assist in testing of components and missiles during development. Through our recruitment process we will work with you to ascertain the best function for you to join, taking into consideration any preference you may have. What we're looking for from you Currently studying for a degree in an Electrical, Electronic, Avionics, Electro-mechanical or related Engineering field. 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.

Bristol Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Graduate Programme 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: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus 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 3RD NOVEMBER 2025 What we can offer you • 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 • Salary reviews throughout the Programme • Company bonus: up to £2,500 (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 • Excellent career progression and development opportunities • 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 core teams you will be able to: 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 Degree qualified in a Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing or any Applied Science discipline to minimum 2:2 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. 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

Electronic Manufacturing Test Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 Join the MBDA team and become a key player in ensuring our top-notch manufacturing standards! As a Test Engineer, you'll collaborate with expert engineers across the UK, working on a range of cutting-edge technologies including electronics, optics, and RF. Your hands-on approach, combined with office-based technical work, will see you play a pivotal role in maintaining MBDA's excellence. From drafting drawings to introducing new equipment, process improvements are at the heart of what you'll do, all while contributing to the successful testing and programming of complex systems. Salary: £31,500 starting salary plus a £3000 joining bonus. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Typically a Test Engineer will spend 90% of their time on-site, working a day every couple of weeks from home if desired, as the type of work permits. 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 3RD NOVEMBER 2025 What we can offer you 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 Salary reviews throughout Programme Company bonus: up to £2,500 (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 Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity Manufacturing Test Engineering is part of the Operations Directorate in MBDA. We have engineers deployed across three of our UK sites supporting the manufacturing process throughout the whole build cycle from sub-systems to the final product for launch platforms and weapon systems. We support the testing and programming of systems, from circuit cards through to missiles; working with varied technologies including, but not limited to, electronics, mechatronics, optics and RF. Within Manufacturing Test Engineering you'll be working within a team of Engineers who have varied experiences and expertise, who work together to support a set of equipment. You'll have the opportunity to learn from these Engineers throughout your graduate scheme as you progress through three placements, each with a different team. Test Engineers work closely with several collaborative functions such as Product Design, Test Equipment Design, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to support our key customer, Manufacturing Operations. As a Test Engineer you'll play a meaningful role in maintaining MBDA's reputation for quality, by working to ensure that every product leaving our manufacturing facility meets the high standards expected by the company and our customers. Daily activities for a Test Engineer vary from working hands on with the product on the shop floor and in the lab, to working in the office on technical documentation and drawings. Our regular activities include: Diagnosing and fault finding non-conforming products or equipment Authoring instructions and/or specifications Drafting and publishing drawing packs Analysing test and production related data Introducing new products and equipment into Manufacturing Process improvements What we're looking for from you Degree in Engineering (incl. General, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Production, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil, Electrical/Electronic and Software) or Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Computing or Applied Science discipline to a minimum 2.2 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.

Control Systems Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 The Mechanical Engineering department develops physical solutions from concept through development and certification to production on missiles and weapon systems. The nature of complex weapons and the environments they operate in present an extensive scope of unique and interesting mechanical engineering challenges. Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-4 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 3RD NOVEMBER 2025 What we can offer you 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 Salary reviews throughout the Programme Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (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 Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity Within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence (CofEx), the Servo Design team specialise in the design and proving of control algorithms and resulting system performance. We are looking for a graduate to join this dynamic team, ensuring the delivery of Actuation Systems products meets the requirements of our Customers. The Servo Design Team work collaboratively within a multi-functional team to design, develop and prove control algorithms for Actuation Systems products. Responsibilities include: Development of control algorithms in applications typically for the control of electro-mechanical systems. Modelling of the Actuation System within the Matlab and Simulink environment for the purposes of performance analysis. Design and implementation of proving trials and subsequent data analysis to validate overall system performance with respect to design requirements. Support the system architecture definition and interact with various design fields ensuring the needs of the control system design are met. As a graduate within the team you will have the opportunity to experience multiple placements within the Actuation Systems CofEx as well as the wider Mechanical Engineering department. The multi-functional nature of Actuation Systems design provides the opportunity to engage with various design communities beyond your educational background. It provides variety in your day to day work and long term provides a wider knowledge base, opening further career opportunities. You will experience development across the full product lifecycle with opportunities ranging from paper based concept or technology studies through to product qualification and full scale manufacturing. The breadth of experience available will support any future career development aspirations. The role is more than just theory! You will regularly engage in trials activities to prove that your designs meet and exceed customer requirements. You'll need to be comfortable communicating technical information to both a technical and non-technical audience through a range of methods including written reports and virtual / in-person meetings. What we're looking for from you Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a comparable subject to a minimum of 2:2 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.

Hardware-In-the-Loop Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 Intake Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) is a sophisticated testing technique that integrates real hardware components with simulated environments. We focus on bringing confidence to MBDA that their missile systems will perform at their maximum capability through novel testing methods. Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 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 3RD NOVEMBER 2025 What we can offer you 2 year Programme: starting September 2026 Salary reviews throughout the Programme Company bonus: up to £2,500 (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 Excellent career progression and development opportunities Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity The Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) department is a unique facility that integrates complex missile subsystems, simulates their dynamic flight to optimise missile performance prior to operational firing trials. In the labs there are Electro-optic (EO), LASER and Radio Frequency (RF) devices, anechoic chambers and multiple axis hydraulic motion tables. The small, but versatile, team have a mixture of technical expertise that enables them to design and develop the electronics equipment needed for the labs; design the experiments; create custom software and hardware simulations, and to analyse and deliver results to support missile development and evaluation. In HWIL there are a vast number of opportunities to get 'hands-on,' and as a graduate you will be involved in testing missile hardware sub-systems (Seeker, Inertial Measurement Unit and Missile Computer), developing and integrating HWIL simulations and using the HWIL facility Infra-red, Radio-Frequency and Flight Motion Simulators. HWIL supports and develops a broad range of skills, and is suitable for graduates from a wide range of engineering and problem solving backgrounds. You will have the opportunity to develop many different engineering skills including integration of complex equipment; designing bespoke equipment; problem solving to create, set up and action test procedures. You will also work on a selection of the following: Complex function integration. Developing test software, data analysis scripts and control systems (C++, MATLAB, CAD, Linux). Learning communication protocols (e.g. RS422, Ethernet, MODBUS, 1553). Electronic design and Mechanical design. Workshop skills (design and build of lab equipment and cables using pillar drills, hand tools, soldering etc). Technical report writing to support trials reviews. HWIL are a very versatile team, at different stages of their career and each member has their own unique set of skills. The key to such a team is consistent demonstration of passion; team work; innovative ideas; commitment, and a lot of communication and support. The team are always looking to discover new solutions and there is always someone to discuss new ideas and concepts with. What we're looking for from you: Degree qualified in an Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electronic/Electrical and Mechanical), Physics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Control Theory, Systems discipline to a minimum of 2:2. Basic experience of Matlab/Simulink or software development desirable 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.

Mechanical Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 Salary: £18,750 plus a £3000 joining bonus Location: Stevenage Learning provider Location: University of Hertfordshire 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 23RD JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you: Fully funded qualification starting September 2026 Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study Annual pay reviews 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave Study leave during exam periods The opportunity There are three streams within the Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship that you may join. During the recruitment process we will assess which role you are best suited for. Customer Support Services Customer Support & Services (CSS) has overall responsibility for the definition, development and delivery of support and service packages for all MBDA products, with the aim of continually being able to meet the most demanding of our customers' requirements. This includes: Developing and implementing affordable and innovative support solutions covering the entire range of prime equipment as well as the support equipment, training, documentation, test benches and simulators required. This is under the control of the ILS Manager who is supported by a range of skills including supportability analysts, logistics modellers, technical authors and trainers. Maintaining through life the product support policy for the MBDA product portfolio, up to and including disposal/de-militarisation. Providing all required support services to our Customers for our in-service products, including ensuring that availability levels are maintained, technical assistance is provided as required, and modifications and mid-life updates are managed and implemented. This is under the control of the Product Support Manager, who is supported by a range of skills including Field Service Engineers, trainers, fleet planners, asset managers and support engineers. On this apprenticeship you'll complete rotational placements in Supportability Engineering In-Service Teams Support Services Mechanical / Electronic Engineering Human Factors Training and Field Support Engineering Technical Publications Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering & Facilities (EE&F) provide MBDA with the ability to simulate real world mechanical and climatic environments (through vibration, shock, temperature, etc.). Our Environmental Engineers provide expertise throughout the product lifecycle and generate evidence to demonstrate that our products are safe, suitable for service and meet our customer's expectations. Environmental Engineering Apprentices work with our experienced professionals and world leading technical specialists in their field, to test our products and ensure that they can withstand the environments for where they will be used. MBDA exports products across the globe and the role of this team is pivotal to ensure that our systems can withstand these conditions and operate as needed, without fault or delay. Witness, control and apply extreme climatic and mechanical environments, from simulating the extreme cold of artic conditions to the incredible temperatures induced by supersonic flight. From combined complex low pressure, high humidity and low temperature environments to multiple system 3D vibration simulation. You'll see all aspects of Engineering from a mechanical perspective. Starting on more basic tasks, as you increase in confidence and your studies progress you'll get involved in more projects in an increasingly autonomous environment - but always with the support and guidance from world leading technical specialists in that area. Placements within Environmental Engineering include: Mechanical and Climatic Test Structural test Facility maintenance Trials & Data Analysis Mechanical & Climatic Project Through your placements you'll benefit from the breadth and depth of a diverse function - from Theory and Design, to Analysis and Application - you'll get to experience some incredibly niche areas! All whilst working in our bespoke facilities. You'll be taking your learning at University and applying it directly to your work. This is a truly outstanding chance to be hands on with advanced and sophisticated test hardware and equipment. Mechanical Engineering You'll gain vast experience of a product lifecycle which will provide the foundations on which to build the expertise required to design, make, and test the next generation of missile system hardware. This will cover a variety of Mechanical Engineering, including computer aided concept design, simulation and modelling to hands on testing, manufacture and assembly. The apprenticeship is designed to educate and develop engineering foundations from which to grow practical and academic skills. As experience increases following training on engineering principles and some basic project work, apprentices can expect to tackle more complex projects in an increasingly autonomous environment. Typical placements in this stream can include: Mechanical Design Mechanical Future Concepts Actuation Systems Mechanical Analysis Materials and Processes Environmental Engineering As a Mechanical Engineering apprentice you can expect to gauge an understanding of material properties and how to utilise their unique characteristics in Engineering design they will also learn how to use industry standard design tools such as Creo Parametric as well as simulation and modelling packages: Altair, HyperMesh, and Ansys. This role would suit someone with a curiosity in hands on Engineering coupled with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving and well-grounded understanding in mathematics and applied sciences. The apprenticeship provides exciting opportunities to work with state of the art technologies and will lead to personal and professional pro