Job Description
Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026
The Weapon System Equipment (WSE) team is responsible for managing groups of equipment and Weapon System sub-systems from the bidding stage, into the concept & requirements generation phase, through their development programme, and on to production & delivery and final integration onto the platform or launcher.
Salary: £23,495
Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 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.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES)
What we can offer you
1. 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
2. Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year
3. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
4. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
5. Healthcare Cash Plan: