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Herlinde - Electronics Technology and Design Graduate

Herlinde joined MBDA as a graduate engineer in 2001 and hasn't looked back since.

"I love the job I do because every day is different and I have control of my career. My first two years on the graduate scheme were spent in the Electronics Technologies and Design Department. Everyone was very friendly and always had time to answer my questions, which was good because the placements take you into new areas where the learning curves are very steep."

"Since completing the graduate scheme I've been responsible for the electronics design of one of the subsystems of the Meteor missile. It's a very daunting task but I'm relishing the challenge and love being able to apply my degree knowledge to real problems. Earlier this year I realised one of my career ambitions when, thanks to the support of my managers and colleagues, I achieved Chartered Engineer status with the IEE."

Herlinde is also a Technical Co-ordinator, responsible for the development of all the graduates and trainees within her department and a mentor for a trainee on the scholarship programme. "Not only is this very enjoyable," says Herlinde, "but it has helped me develop my leadership and interpersonal skills."

Outside work Herlinde is a Cub Scout leader for a local group and has used some of her PASS scheme cash towards First Aid and other training courses. And one of the best things for Herlinde is flexible working. "My flexitime is worth a lot to me, on Fridays I can leave at 12.30 so I can go away for the weekend and miss the traffic."