MBDA Careers

Our four-year apprenticeship schemes provide you with a platform to study for a recognised qualification and gain incredible work experience at the same time.

We offer apprenticeships in Engineering, Software and Business areas. You will move around the company in rotational placements where you will gain a wider understanding, build a network within the organisation and define your future career with us. 

You will work at one of our MBDA sites and study for your qualification via day release at university or college. In addition, we organise bespoke training courses focused on your development to further enhance and improve your skill set. 

Applications opening soon!

Register your details with us and we'll let you know when we are open. You can register HERE.

Interaction Event
Early Careers Members from all MBDA sites meet together for a three-day interaction event in the first week. You can network with your new colleagues whilst learning more about MBDA. There will be a range of activities which will help you to build the core skills required to excel within your scheme.

Health and Safety Training
This topic is taken seriously at MBDA and training is provided to all employees. Further training is delivered to those undertaking specific roles e.g. explosives.

Technical Foundation Course
This course introduces employees to the processes and technology used at MBDA to design, develop and manufacture missile systems. This is a technical based course but is open to all apprentices to enhance their knowledge. This is a great insight for those on non-technical schemes to understand what other functions do.

Life Skills Residential Courses
Apprentices go on two five-day residential courses, 1 in their first year and 1 in their second year. The first week focuses on team building and confidence and the second week aims to improve presentation, negotiation and other practical skills.These courses also include exciting outdoor activities and social evenings with your colleagues.

Resilience Development Programme
This is a new course aimed at improving apprentices ability to deal with setback and change. Discussions include how to cope with stress and how to maintain a healthy mindset.

Career Development Workshop
A workshop designed to help apprenticeships take ownership of their career and design a path suited to them. This will take place at the end of the scheme to help in deciding a future role.

STEM & Outreach
There is plenty of activities apprentices can get involved in, such as events like Robot Rumble, careers fairs and school/university talks. These will aid your personal development, such as communication, mentoring and presentation skills.