Summer Placements
10 weeks of learning and earning
Summer Placements Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience real-life work and discover the path you might want to take on your future career. It’s all hands-on work and you’ll gain exposure to real projects, where you can contribute as a valued team member.
We offer summer placements in business, engineering, software and manufacturing for university students who are anywhere from their first to final year of study. These run for 10 weeks, starting in June.
You will receive continuous support to ensure you enhance your knowledge as well as personal skills. It’s an incredible opportunity to gain experience during your studies, put your university skills into action and build up a strong network within the industry.
This is just the start too. You can continue to progress your career by returning for another summer placement, or take a look at our undergraduate and graduate programmes.
You'll earn £20,000 per year, pro-rated across the 10 week programme.
We are now open for applications for our June 2025 programme - take a look at our job search page for details of the roles that we have available. Applications will close on the 4th November so be sure to act fast!
Spotlight on our Functions
Take a look at the functions that you could be joining on our summer placement:
Aerodynamics
Locations: Bristol
Commercial
Locations: Stevenage
Computer Vision and AI
Locations: Bristol
Customer Support and Services
Locations: Stevenage
Electronics Engineering
Locations: Stevenage and Bolton
Electro Optics Seekers and Systems
Locations: Stevenage and Bristol
Guidance Control and Navigation
Locations: Bristol
Manufacturing
Locations: Bolton
Mechanical Engineering
Locations: Stevenage or Bolton
Procurement
Locations: Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol
Project Management
Locations: Stevenage or Bristol
Seekers
Locations: Stevenage
Simulation and modelling
Locations: Stevenage and Bristol
Software Engineeering
Locations: Stevenage and Bristol
Systems Design Engineering
Locations: Stevenage and Bristol
Weapon Systems Engineering
Locations: Bristol
Not sure which of our roles to apply to?
See which functions are a match for your degree using our handy matcher!
If there is more than one function that you are interested in, you can apply for up to 3 roles with us.
Entry criteria & Application Process
AI in our application process
At MBDA, we believe in the power of technology to enhance our work and the potential of our future talent.
We understand that candidates may use tools to improve their applications. At MBDA, we emphasize the importance of using this technology ethically and responsibly. Innovation and integrity are two of our values at MBDA.
Use AI to Enhance, Not Replace:
- Drafting and Editing: Let AI help you organize and polish your application, but ensure your personal voice and experiences shine through to show us your authentic self.
- Research and Preparation: Use AI to gather insights about our company and the role, demonstrating your understanding and alignment with our values.
Avoid Misuse:
- Originality is Key: Submitting AI-generated content without personalization can be easily spotted. Authenticity and honesty are crucial.
- Final Review: Always conduct a thorough manual review to ensure your application reflects your true self and adheres to context-specific nuances.
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