Salary: £15,000 - 26,000 per year Requirements: I am seeking candidates who are current undergraduates studying towards a degree in Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, or Computing disciplines. Candidates must be British citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship. Please be aware that there may be restrictions or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage. Responsibilities: As a Guidance, Control and Navigation Engineer, you will be involved in designing algorithms that lie at the heart of highly complex missile and weapon systems throughout the entire product life cycle—from concept to service. You will engage in various areas of expertise, including Guidance, Control, Navigation, and Command and Control (C2), focusing on designing trajectory, autopilot algorithms, missile state estimation, threat tracking, and mission planning. You will work with a supportive team of engineers, utilizing tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK to develop skills in coding, modeling, mathematics, flight dynamics, and control theory. You will collaborate with other departments to enhance your understanding of missile complexities, including propulsion, aerodynamics, sensors, and actuators. Technologies: AI Support Matlab Security More: - This placement is a 1-year opportunity starting in September 2026, allowing you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies, with a starting salary of £23,495. - We offer a company bonus based on performance, a pension contribution of up to 14%, paid overtime opportunities, 25 days of annual leave with options to purchase extra days, and up to 15 additional flexi leave days. - You will gain exposure to integrated navigation technologies, autopilot design, data fusion from multiple sensors, and the implementation of AI techniques to enhance GCN algorithms. - Join us at MBDA, where we value diversity and support our employees through various networks, and help in defending our freedoms and sovereignty. We invite you to reach out for advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. last updated 4 week of 2026