Job Description
Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2026
Working within one of our Systems Design functions, you will be involved in concepting, designing, delivering and supporting the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK and partner nation Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea).
Salary: £23, 495 (pro rata)
Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. To ensure you get the most from this placement you would be expected to be on site at least 3 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. 10 week placement: starting June 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
2. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
3. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
4. Annual Leave: 5 da...