Benefits
* 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real‑world projects and technologies
* Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
* Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
* Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
* Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Opportunity
The placement is an opportunity for you to develop an appreciation for how people interact with complex equipment and systems from a physical, cognitive and physiological perspective. It will involve conducting research tasks and identifying new technologies that will shape the way military personnel use their equipment in the future. There is the potential opportunity to get "hands on" with kit and work with military users.
Responsibilities
* Taking a Human Centred Design approach to the development of complex systems
* Supporting the planning and conduct of User Experimentation and trials with military users on prototype through to real weapon system equipment and software
* Carrying out individual research tasks, to provide recommendations and solve problems
* Conducting workspace assessments and anthropometric modelling tasks
* Designing and prototyping Human Computer Interface / Human Machine Interface concepts
* Supporting the development and application of technologies, such as Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence, in future systems
* Writing reports and creating presentations on areas you've been working on
Qualifications / Study Background
* Working towards a degree in Psychology, Engineering, User Centred Design, User Experience Design, Ergonomics/Human Factors, Product Design, Systems Engineering, Cognitive Science or Human Sciences discipline
About MBDA
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
Employee Networks
We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Salary & Working Arrangements
Salary: £23,495 (pro rata). Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3 to 4 days per week. The team operates a flexible working model allowing you to work at home where it is possible, however the nature of the job will often require you to be onsite to access specific facilities, personnel or data.
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