Military Transition Scheme (MTS)
Are you leaving the UK Armed Forces and wanting to remain within Defence? MBDA offers an ideal opportunity within our Military Transition Scheme (MTS).
This scheme is for those that are in the final 12 months of Service. The scheme starts in September 2026, and you will need to still be serving for the duration of the Scheme. Your final day in service cannot be any sooner than the end of December 2026.
Location: Stevenage, Bristol, Bolton. We also have a Field Service Engineer role onsite in Portsmouth.
The MTS is an 8 or 12 week work placement programme which aims to support your transition into the civilian workplace. MBDA is a leading defence company that develops and manufactures advanced missile systems and related technologies for the UK and its allies.
We are looking for candidates with drive and potential. You may not have experience in the Missile/Weapon Systems sector, but we seek passionate people to expand and diversify our dedicated teams.
* Engineering
* Projects & Programmes
* Operations / Manufacturing
* Procurement & Supply Chain
* Corporate & Central Support
What we can offer
* In-depth work experience: Participants will have the opportunity to leverage their skills and gain sector experience by undertaking a role within one of our existing teams.
* Networking: Participants will have the opportunity to shadow key business people and also attend regular networking events.
* Mentors: Participants will each be assigned a mentor to support them throughout their placement, commencing directly after acceptance on to the programme.
* Setting up for success: Participants will have access to all internal department managers and job roles to be able to discuss opportunities and to understand how their skills align.
Eligibility
* Must be in HM Forces and in the last 12 months of your service.
* Must be able to complete the placement whilst in your Resettlement period.
* Placements will be unpaid; you will need to consider travel and accommodation costs to attend the listed locations.
* Paid approval from your current manager is required to undertake the scheme.
How to apply
The scheme will be open for applications from March 2026 to May 2026. Please apply with CV and covering letter. If selected for interview, you will be contacted by the end of May 2026. All successful applicants to the scheme will be informed by the end of August 2026 at the latest. Placements will commence in September 2026.
While this scheme does not guarantee full-time employment at the end, it provides a platform to highlight your transferable skills and may result in a permanent job offer.
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