Bristol Missile Architecture is excited to offer multiple opportunities for experienced Mechanical Architects, with roles available within the Deep Strike Programme. The roles of responsibility, will include leading architect activities of mechanical design and problem solving for a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across such as mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. You will be expected to provide technical, drive design maturity, and act as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders. Salary: Circa £54,000 + depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 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 Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen within Missile Architecture for a skilled Mechanical Architect to join our dynamic team within Deep Strike programme. As Mechanical Architects, we play a pivotal role in all stages of missile life-cycle, from initial feasibility studies to series production and ongoing in-service support. Your key responsibilities will include capturing and managing requirements to ensure missile performance meets specifications, deadlines, and budget targets. You will be responsible for justifying designs, coordinating verification activities to demonstrate performance, and ensuring that functional and mechanical requirements are implemented across all missile sub-assemblies. The primary duties of a Mechanical Architect incorporate: Analysing the overall product structure, mechanical interfaces, and architecture. Conducting architectural trade-offs in collaboration with key stakeholders. Promoting adherence to key design principles such as modularity, reusability, and design for assembly. Assessing technology maturity and design complexity at the missile level. Defining and managing hardware requirements at the missile and sub-system levels. Providing support during product design and program phase gate reviews. Managing technical relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Tracking and managing assigned budgets effectively. Providing technical guidance and oversight to engineers within the team. Join us in this challenging and rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on the future of missile technology and defence systems. What we're looking for from you: Ideally educated to degree level, or equivalent experience with significant industry experience. Proven ability to lead mechanical design work packages within multi-disciplinary teams. Strong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service support. In-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions. Ability to work in an international environment and understand cultural issues. Experience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partners. Ability to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineer. Experience of electro-mechanical & mechanical design. Dedication to work towards delivery timelines and budgets. Knowledge of broader engineering fields, such as Materials, Tolerancing, Configuration Control, Environmental, Six Sigma & Lean Design, Systems Engineering, V-model, DFMEA. Ideally experience with Microsoft Office, such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 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.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Bristol Missile Architecture is excited to offer multiple opportunities for experienced Mechanical Architects, with roles available within the Deep Strike Programme. The roles of responsibility, will include leading architect activities of mechanical design and problem solving for a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across such as mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. You will be expected to provide technical, drive design maturity, and act as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders. Salary: Circa £54,000 + depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 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 Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen within Missile Architecture for a skilled Mechanical Architect to join our dynamic team within Deep Strike programme. As Mechanical Architects, we play a pivotal role in all stages of missile life-cycle, from initial feasibility studies to series production and ongoing in-service support. Your key responsibilities will include capturing and managing requirements to ensure missile performance meets specifications, deadlines, and budget targets. You will be responsible for justifying designs, coordinating verification activities to demonstrate performance, and ensuring that functional and mechanical requirements are implemented across all missile sub-assemblies. The primary duties of a Mechanical Architect incorporate: Analysing the overall product structure, mechanical interfaces, and architecture. Conducting architectural trade-offs in collaboration with key stakeholders. Promoting adherence to key design principles such as modularity, reusability, and design for assembly. Assessing technology maturity and design complexity at the missile level. Defining and managing hardware requirements at the missile and sub-system levels. Providing support during product design and program phase gate reviews. Managing technical relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Tracking and managing assigned budgets effectively. Providing technical guidance and oversight to engineers within the team. Join us in this challenging and rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on the future of missile technology and defence systems. What we're looking for from you: Ideally educated to degree level, or equivalent experience with significant industry experience. Proven ability to lead mechanical design work packages within multi-disciplinary teams. Strong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service support. In-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions. Ability to work in an international environment and understand cultural issues. Experience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partners. Ability to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineer. Experience of electro-mechanical & mechanical design. Dedication to work towards delivery timelines and budgets. Knowledge of broader engineering fields, such as Materials, Tolerancing, Configuration Control, Environmental, Six Sigma & Lean Design, Systems Engineering, V-model, DFMEA. Ideally experience with Microsoft Office, such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 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 Engineer - Certification & Validation Location: Stevenage (Hertfordshire) Duration: 6 months (extension possible) Rate: 50 p/h Umbrella IR35: Inside Clearance: SC (BPSS to start possible) / UK Eyes Only (UKEO) Working pattern: 2 days minimum onsite, remainder remote Overview An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to work on the certification and validation activities to allow a new product to be delivered into service with international customers. Responsibilities: Support the Mechanical Certification Lead Engineer on generating evidence statements against Mechanical Requirements. Interpreting Test reports from subsystem, inert and live munition testing Interfacing with the Systems team, Architecture team, test team and others to gather the evidence required. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Skillset/experience required: Required: Experience writing concise evidence statements against technical requirements Experience generating reports from testing or modelling work Experience working with diverse stakeholders Experience viewing models in 3D design tool (ideally Creo) Experience working within or closely with a Mechanical design team Preferred: Experience working with diverse stakeholders Experience with DOORS Defence or Aerospace experience Experience working to Defence Standards Environmental testing experience Understanding of CADMID product life cycle An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains. Experience using Windchill and interrogating BOM structures
Jun 17, 2026
Contractor
Mechanical Engineer - Certification & Validation Location: Stevenage (Hertfordshire) Duration: 6 months (extension possible) Rate: 50 p/h Umbrella IR35: Inside Clearance: SC (BPSS to start possible) / UK Eyes Only (UKEO) Working pattern: 2 days minimum onsite, remainder remote Overview An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to work on the certification and validation activities to allow a new product to be delivered into service with international customers. Responsibilities: Support the Mechanical Certification Lead Engineer on generating evidence statements against Mechanical Requirements. Interpreting Test reports from subsystem, inert and live munition testing Interfacing with the Systems team, Architecture team, test team and others to gather the evidence required. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Skillset/experience required: Required: Experience writing concise evidence statements against technical requirements Experience generating reports from testing or modelling work Experience working with diverse stakeholders Experience viewing models in 3D design tool (ideally Creo) Experience working within or closely with a Mechanical design team Preferred: Experience working with diverse stakeholders Experience with DOORS Defence or Aerospace experience Experience working to Defence Standards Environmental testing experience Understanding of CADMID product life cycle An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains. Experience using Windchill and interrogating BOM structures
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.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
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.
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.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
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.
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.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
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.
