Job Description
Systems Design Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026
Systems Design is at the heart of the product lifecycle, providing an opportunity to experience every phase of development and collaborate across all engineering disciplines. From researching novel technologies and identifying customer needs, through concept development and performance assessment, to product verification in lab tests and firing trials - Systems Design underpins it all.
Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus
Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-5 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 19th DECEMBER 2025
What we can offer you
1. 2 year Programme: starting September 2026
2. Salary reviews throughout the Programme
3. Company bonus: up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
4. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
5. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime