Future Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026
Future Systems develops concepts and systems that meet our Customer's future military capability needs.
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 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…
The opportunity
Future Systems in MBDA manage programmes throughout the Concept and Assessment phases of the product lifecycle, and achieve a smooth transition into the Programme Directorate. We also create and develop opportunities to acquire contracts for advanced concept studies and research and technology activities.
As a result, as an undergraduate in Future Systems you'll operate as cross-functional support across the wider department. This will enable undergraduates to work on business related functions critical to current activities. The team supports a diverse set of activities, working for both internal MBDA customers and external defence related contracts. Activities can include;
Generation and development of visualisations for the Future Systems Concepts
Collation and maturation of concepts
Support in the development of tools for assessment of concepts
Supporting generation of Review material
Attendance of multi- functional reviews
Project management, planning skills and stakeholder management
We will provide guidance and mentorship to develop an understanding of weapon systems in operational use, gaining a broad understanding of missile systems and learning about our industry, as well as developing your problem solving and analysis skills and written and verbal communication.
What we're looking for from you
Currently studying towards a degree in a Maths, Physics, Astronomy, Systems or Software Engineering, Computational Studies, Operational Research, Economics, Statistics discipline.
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.
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.
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.
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