About MBDA
MBDA is a European missile systems group and one of the few companies capable of designing and producing the full range of missiles and missile systems for land, sea and air forces. Its products include air defence, anti-ship, deep-strike and battlefield engagement systems such as Meteor, Brimstone and the DragonFire directed-energy weapon.
Jointly owned by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo, MBDA maintains national divisions in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and Spain, and is the UK Ministry of Defence's preferred complex weapons supplier. Recruitment focuses on systems, aerodynamics, propulsion, software, electronics and guidance engineering, plus project and programme management, with UK roles typically requiring security clearance.
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Quality Improvement & Capability Manager
FeaturedA Quality Improvement and Capability Manager is sought to foster a 'right-first-time' culture, bridging design and manufacturing. This role focuses on proactive quality and robust process controls for zero-defect product launches.
Operational Analysis - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's Graduate Operational Analysis Programme to apply scientific problem-solving methods and tools to support critical decision-making in the defence sector. This 2-year programme offers hands-on experience in a dynamic team environment.
Operational Analysis – Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year Operational Analysis Undergraduate Placement in 2027, applying analytical methods to real-world defence challenges and gaining valuable technical skills.
Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2027 within MBDA's Weapon System Equipment (WSE) team. Gain hands-on experience managing complex equipment and sub-systems from conception through to integration, contributing to cutting-edge defence projects.
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
Join the Quality Assurance Manufacturing team as a Quality Assurance Engineer, providing crucial support and driving process improvements within UK Manufacturing.
Weapon System Equipment Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's dynamic Weapon System Equipment team as a graduate engineer, managing critical equipment and sub-systems from bidding through to production and delivery. This role offers extensive training and career progression within a leading defence organisation.
Business Support Officer (Part Time role, 18 hours per week)
Join a dynamic UK Support Function team as a Business Support Officer in Bristol, offering administrative and operational assistance to a Programmes team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
Join our dynamic IT procurement team as a Lead Buyer and manage all aspects of IT spend across the Group, including software, services, cyber, and hardware. This international role offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to specialize in key technology areas.
Digital Excellence Business - Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on MBDA's Digital Excellence Business Graduate Scheme to drive digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and leverage emerging technologies within a global defence leader. Gain broad experience through rotational placements and develop key business and strategic skills.
Digital Excellence Business - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Join MBDA's Digital Excellence Business Undergraduate Placement in 2027 to gain hands-on experience shaping digital transformation, improving work processes, and leveraging emerging technologies. This 1-year placement offers a chance to apply academic learning to real-world projects.
Digital Excellence Technical - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Join MBDA's Digital Excellence Undergraduate Placement to gain invaluable experience in cutting-edge digital capabilities like AI, cyber security, and enterprise technology. This 1-year placement offers real-world project involvement and the potential for a graduate role.
Digital Excellence Technical - Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on MBDA's Digital Excellence Technical Graduate Scheme in 2027 to build expertise across critical digital domains including data & AI, cyber security, and infrastructure.
Business Support Officer
Join the UK Support Function as a Business Support Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide crucial administrative and operational support to a dynamic business unit, contributing to a positive and inclusive working environment.
Business Support Officer
Join our dynamic UK Support Function team as a Business Support Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing crucial administrative and operational support to a Business Unit.
ISV Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineer
MBDA is seeking experienced Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineers to plan, execute, and analyze trials for complex systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team within a growing domain.
Linux HPC Specialist
Seeking a passionate HPC Architect to define the future roadmap of High-Performance Computing environments within a multi-national Information Management function, focusing on software-defined data centres and open-source technologies.
Manufacturing Project Manager
A Project Manager is sought to lead complex manufacturing projects within a dynamic, forward-thinking team. This role offers significant opportunities for personal development and international collaboration.
Missile Architecture - Summer Placement Programme 2027
Launch your career in defence by contributing to the design of cutting-edge missile systems. This summer placement offers invaluable hands-on experience across multiple architecture domains.
Principal Systems Design Engineer - Future Products
Lead the design of next-generation missile systems, transforming ambitious concepts into technical blueprints for future products. This high-visibility role offers autonomy to explore new functionality and apply cutting-edge systems engineering techniques.
Procurement - Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on MBDA's 2-year Graduate Procurement Programme, building vital partnerships with over 3,000 suppliers to shape world-leading defence capabilities and ensure seamless supply chains for innovation and security.
Product Cyber Security - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Join a leading defence company as an Undergraduate Cyber Security Placement student, gaining hands-on experience in securing complex weapon systems. This 1-year placement offers a fantastic opportunity to apply academic learning to real-world projects and potentially secure a graduate role.
Safety and Reliability Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience in Safety and Reliability Engineering within the Defence sector on a 10-week summer placement, applying your academic knowledge to complex weapon systems.
Safety and Reliability Engineer – Undergraduate Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience in Safety and Reliability Engineering within the Defence sector on a 1-year undergraduate placement, contributing to the safety and performance of complex weapon systems.
Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) SME
Join MBDA as a key SLM Tool Expert, bridging Customer Service Support and technical development to manage critical in-service configuration and maintenance information. Drive platform evolution and ensure user empowerment in a dynamic, hybrid working environment.
Field Support Engineer (Spain)
MBDA España seeks a Field Support Engineer in Madrid to provide technical maintenance and support for systems and ammunition, ensuring operational readiness and customer satisfaction.
HWIL Project Lead
Lead a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in developing complex system simulations within world-leading Hardware in the Loop facilities, supporting missile design and customer deliveries.
Integration & Missile Validation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Join MBDA as an Integration & Missile Validation Engineer on a 1-year undergraduate programme starting September 2027, where you'll help prove the capability of world-leading weapon systems.
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, driving continuous improvement, managing project workloads, and fostering team development. This role offers hybrid working and significant opportunities for professional growth.
Head of Laser DEW Capabilities
Lead the Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Capabilities team at MBDA, driving innovation and delivery of cutting-edge weapon systems. This role offers a dynamic hybrid working environment and significant opportunities for professional growth.
Manufacturing MRP Controller
Join our dynamic team as an experienced MRP Controller, playing a crucial role in delivering complex production contracts. This role is key to ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials for manufacturing.
Systems Design Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join our Graduate Programme as a Systems Design Engineer starting September 2027. This role offers a comprehensive experience across the entire product lifecycle, from research and concept development to verification, collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines.
Systems Design Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join our Systems Design Graduate Programme in 2027 to experience the full product lifecycle, collaborating across engineering disciplines from research to verification. This role offers exposure to diverse engineering methodologies across Land, Maritime, Air, and Cyber domains.
Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2027 within MBDA's Systems Design function. Apply your university learning to real-world projects, contributing to the development and support of complex weapon systems for UK and partner nation armed forces.
Codification Engineer
Join MBDA UK to support critical NATO Stock Number (NSN) codification processes, ensuring compliance with MoD standards for assemblies and components. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and significant development opportunities.
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
Seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead a high-profile international business transformation project in the UK. This role offers a challenging opportunity within the IT procurement team, working with global colleagues and suppliers.
Simulation and Modelling Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's Graduate Programme as a Simulation and Modelling Engineer, developing sophisticated models for modern weapon systems and tackling innovative challenges. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and significant career progression opportunities.
Software Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on a rewarding graduate programme as a Software Engineer at MBDA, developing cutting-edge software for next-generation weapons systems and gaining comprehensive skills in systems engineering and agile project management.
Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Develop and optimize algorithms for weapon systems as a Graduate Algorithm Engineer, impacting emerging technologies and future concepts at MBDA.
Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA as a Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer on a 10-week summer placement in 2027, developing cutting-edge algorithms for advanced weapon systems and impacting future technologies.
Finance - Undergraduate Programme 2027
Embark on a 1-year Finance undergraduate programme starting September 2027 at MBDA, offering hands-on experience in financial processes, controls, and innovation within a dynamic team.
Hardware in the Loop Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Graduate Programme to test sophisticated missile systems using cutting-edge simulation techniques and real hardware integration.
Integration & Missile Validation Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's graduate programme as an Integration & Missile Validation Engineer, playing a crucial role in proving the performance of world-leading weapon systems and enhancing sovereign capability.
Manufacturing Test Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA as a Manufacturing Test Engineer on our Graduate Programme, playing a crucial role in testing and programming complex systems across cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with experts, drive process improvements, and contribute to the excellence of our manufacturing standards.
Mechanical and Climatic Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026
Join MBDA's Mechanical and Climatic Engineer Graduate Programme 2027 to ensure defence products operate reliably in all conditions. This dynamic role involves specifying instrumentation, conducting trials, and analyzing data across MBDA's product range.
Mechanical Missile Architect - Graduate Programme 2027
Launch your career as a Graduate Mechanical Architect and design cutting-edge missile systems. This dynamic role offers a comprehensive graduate programme with excellent development opportunities.
Project Management, Control & Agile – Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on a 2-year graduate programme in Project Management, Project Control, or Agile roles, delivering critical defence projects on time and within budget. Gain invaluable experience across the full project lifecycle.
RF Seekers - Undergraduate Programme 2027
Embark on an exciting undergraduate programme focused on RF Seekers, the critical 'eyes' of missile systems. This 1-year placement offers hands-on experience with advanced technology and real-world projects.
Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a year-long Software Engineering Undergraduate Placement at MBDA, applying your academic knowledge to develop cutting-edge software for next-generation weapon systems. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience and potentially secure a graduate position.
Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year undergraduate software engineering placement at MBDA, contributing to the development of next-generation weapon systems. Gain invaluable real-world experience in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Warheads Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience in Warhead development with MBDA's Complex Warheads Centre of Excellence. This undergraduate placement offers the chance to contribute to real-world projects from concept design to manufacture.
Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year undergraduate placement with MBDA's Network Communications Department, applying your skills to real-world defence projects and gaining invaluable experience in secure communication systems.
Weapon System Simulation & Experimentation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge weapon system simulation and experimentation with this 1-year undergraduate placement, contributing to MBDA's agility and time-to-market initiatives.
Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Join MBDA as an Undergraduate Algorithms Engineer and contribute to the digital nervous system of weapon systems, impacting emerging and future technologies. This 1-year placement offers hands-on experience in a dynamic defence environment.
Aerodynamics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Launch your aerodynamics career with a 1-year undergraduate placement at the forefront of missile design, working alongside expert aerodynamicists.
Calibration and Maintenance Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on a 2-year graduate programme in Calibration & Maintenance Engineering, gaining hands-on experience and developing critical skills to support vital defence equipment.
Commercial - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year Commercial Undergraduate Placement in 2027, gaining hands-on experience in winning and delivering complex defence projects. This role offers a path to securing a graduate position and impacting critical business decisions.
Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's graduate programme as a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer, developing world-leading algorithms for advanced defence products. Make a real impact from day one in a supportive, innovative, and growing department.
Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Utilise your degree to innovate at the cutting edge of sensing and imaging technology within MBDA's Electro-Optics Seekers and Sensors department. This graduate programme offers a supportive environment and investment in your career development.
Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Utilize your degree to innovate at the cutting edge of sensing and imaging technology within the Electro-Optics Seekers and Sensors department. This placement offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse engineering tasks.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on a dynamic graduate programme as an Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer, bridging high-level consultancy with hands-on testing of cutting-edge defence technology.
Electronics Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's Electronics Engineer Graduate Programme in September 2027, focusing on developing cutting-edge defence technology across various specialisms. This 2-year programme offers hands-on experience, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Engineering Support - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's Graduate Programme in Customer Support and Services (CSS) as an Engineering Support Graduate in 2027, playing a vital role in ensuring our defence products are ready for action and gaining hands-on experience with the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force.
Engineering Support - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year Engineering Support Undergraduate Placement starting September 2027, contributing to the readiness of crucial defence systems and gaining hands-on experience with the Royal Navy, Army, and Air Force.
Guidance, Control and Navigation Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Embark on an exciting career as a Graduate Guidance, Control, and Navigation (GCN) Engineer, contributing to cutting-edge missile and weapon systems from concept to service.
Guidance, Control and Navigation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience in Guidance, Control, and Navigation (GCN) at MBDA, working on complex missile and weapon systems from concept to service. This 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2027 offers a chance to apply your studies to real-world challenges.
Human Factors Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Undertake a 1-year undergraduate placement as a Human Factors Engineer, applying User Centred Design to resolve human-related risks in complex military systems. This role offers practical experience and the potential for future graduate employment.
Manufacturing Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer on a 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2027, applying your academic knowledge to real-world projects in a vital part of our company's operations.
Mechanical Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Join our Mechanical Engineering department as an Undergraduate Placement student, developing cutting-edge physical solutions for missiles and weapon systems. This 1-year placement offers hands-on experience and the potential for a graduate role.
Missile Mechanical Architect - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Launch your career in defence as an Undergraduate Mechanical Architect, contributing to the design of cutting-edge missile systems. This 1-year placement offers hands-on experience, real-world project involvement, and the potential for a graduate role.
Navigation Sensors Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Join MBDA as a Navigation Sensors Engineer on a 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2027. You'll support vital work ensuring missile navigation systems perform in challenging electronic warfare environments, with opportunities for graduate roles and exposure to high-profile projects.
Project Management & Control – Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a year-long Project Management, Controls & Agile (PMCA) Undergraduate Programme, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic defence environment. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects and potentially secure a graduate position.
Propulsion Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a challenging 1-year undergraduate placement in missile propulsion engineering at MBDA, contributing to cutting-edge defence technology and gaining invaluable real-world experience.
Radio Frequency Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA as a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer on a 10-week summer placement in 2027, contributing to world-leading missile data link and survivability capabilities. This role offers hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from R&D to production.
Software Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA's Software team as a Summer Placement student in 2027, contributing to the development of next-generation weapon systems software. Gain real-world experience in a dynamic defence environment.
Commercial - Summer Placement 2027
Embark on a 10-week Commercial Summer Placement in 2027, applying your university knowledge to real-world defence projects and gaining hands-on experience in contract management and stakeholder engagement.
Complex Warheads: Lethality Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA's Complex Warheads team as a Lethality Engineer for a Summer Placement in 2027. Model the lethal performance of cutting-edge missile systems and contribute to world-leading defence capabilities.
Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA's Image Processing UK department as a Computer Vision and AI Engineer on a 10-week summer placement. Contribute to world-beating algorithms for situational awareness and precision targeting on cutting-edge defence products.
Electrical Fitter
Join a fast-paced, inclusive Manufacturing team as an Electrical Fitter, supporting assembly and certification of electrical hardware for missile systems throughout their lifecycle. This role is crucial for meeting programme targets in time, cost, and quality.
Electronic Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience in electronic engineering by joining MBDA's missile systems development team for a 10-week summer placement. Apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects and potentially secure a graduate role.
Electronics Production Design Support Engineer
Join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities as an Electronic Design Engineer, playing a key role in supporting production and tackling complex engineering challenges.
Integration & Missile Validation Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA as an Integration & Missile Validation Engineer on a 10-week summer placement in 2027, where you'll play a crucial role in proving the performance of world-leading weapon systems.
Mechanical and Climatic Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA as a Mechanical and Climatic Engineer on a 10-week summer placement, applying your university learning to real-world defence projects and gaining hands-on experience in environmental testing and analysis.
Mechanical Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join our Mechanical Engineering department as a Summer Placement student, developing cutting-edge physical solutions for missiles and weapon systems. Gain hands-on experience and tackle unique engineering challenges in a dynamic, defence-focused environment.
Navigation Electronic Warfare Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Join MBDA's Navigation Electronic Warfare team as a Summer Placement student in 2027, contributing to advanced missile navigation systems in challenging electronic warfare environments.
Project Management, Control & Agile – Summer placement 2027
Embark on a 10-week summer placement in Project Management, Control & Agile, where you'll apply academic knowledge to real-world defence projects, with the potential for a graduate role.
Simulator Engineer - HWIL
Join our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team as a Simulator Engineer, responsible for maintaining and developing sophisticated equipment that simulates missile flight, playing a crucial role in missile development and validation.
Design Support Engineer
Join MBDA as an Electronic Engineer in Bolton to support the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art seeker solutions for guided missile programmes, ensuring products meet complex customer requirements.
Maritime Systems Safety Group Lead
Lead the Maritime Safety Group, managing a team of safety engineers and overseeing the delivery of safety engineering outputs for multiple weapon system projects. This role requires a strong systems safety certification background and the ability to integrate hazard analysis and safety evaluation with systems engineering.
Calibration and Maintenance Electronics Engineer
Join our Calibration & Maintenance team in Stevenage as an Electronics Engineer, supporting the manufacturing function for complex missile systems. This role offers varied and challenging work with opportunities for development and flexible working.
Laser Direct Energy Weapon Engineer
Join MBDA in a historic mission to equip Royal Navy warships with the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) within two years. Drive this cutting-edge project from prototype to deployment and shape the future of naval defence.
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
Join our dynamic IT procurement team as a Lead Buyer, managing diverse IT spend across the group including software, services, cyber, and hardware. This international role offers opportunities for specialization and professional development.
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Join the Mechanical Future Concepts team as a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on novel and disruptive technologies, shaping the future of missile design. This role offers the chance to lead mechanical aspects of projects from concept to prototype.
Manufacturing Engineer
Join our New Programmes team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to define innovative manufacturing processes and equipment for future systems. You will play a key role in the New Product Introduction lifecycle, supporting bids and ensuring robust manufacturing readiness.
Manufacturing Test Engineer (Mechanical)
Seeking a passionate Mechanical Test Engineer to provide crucial technical support for environmental and mechanical testing of weapon systems, ensuring program targets are met. This role offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Manufacturing Testing Engineer- Subject Matter Expert
Join MBDA as a Test Subject Matter Expert to influence manufacturing test policies and processes across all projects, from concept to production. This dynamic role offers a chance to provide critical technical leadership in a high-security environment.
Naval Installation Engineer
Join a leading defence organisation to support the physical integration of Naval Weapon Systems onto various platforms, working with UK and international stakeholders.
PCB Technologist
Join MBDA as a PCB Technologist and provide crucial technical support for electronic design, manufacture, and assembly across UK and international programs. This role offers a dynamic working environment and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge electronic sub-systems.
SAP Project Manager (Procurement)
Lead the transformation of procurement solutions across MBDA's SAP landscape, from ECC6 to S/4HANA, acting as a key Digital Solutions partner to the business.
SAP Technical Architect
Lead the technical architecture for MBDA's SAP landscape, guiding the migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA and influencing the future system design.
Simulation and Modelling Engineer
Join MBDA as a Simulation and Modelling Engineer, developing critical models for cutting-edge missile systems and ensuring product performance through rigorous synthetic testing.
System Functional Design Engineer
Join our RF Seekers Team as an experienced Systems Engineer, developing innovative seeker solutions at the forefront of technology. This role offers a dynamic working environment and the chance to contribute to world-class missile technologies.
System Performance Engineer – FCAS
Join MBDA at the forefront of designing and delivering Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) for the RAF and international partners. This role offers the opportunity to optimise weapon effectiveness within a complex combat air system.
Validation and Verification Lead
Lead the definition and execution of test scenarios and verification plans for the Sea Ceptor C2 system, ensuring critical weapon system capabilities meet complex requirements.
Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect
Join the cutting-edge DragonFire programme as an Electrical Integration Architect, driving the integration of complex electrical equipment into a world-class weapon system. Own the electrical architecture and ensure seamless compatibility across multiple suppliers and subsystems.
Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer (RMO) - Laser Source
Join the forefront of advanced technology by contributing to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems as an Effector System Project Engineer. This role offers the chance to develop cutting-edge defence systems with significant industry and customer engagement.
Actuation Systems Equipment Testing Lead
Experienced Testing Engineer wanted to lead and define testing strategies for Actuation Systems, contributing to product lifecycle and customer performance requirements. This role involves building testing capability, promoting best practices, and driving innovation.
Actuation Systems Simulation & Modelling Lead
Lead the development of complex dynamic systems within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence. This role requires strong technical leadership and expertise in mathematical modelling.
Electronic Engineering Technician
Join our Production Design Support team as an Electronic Engineering Technician and perform vital technical activities to support product manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working pattern.
Equipment Requirement Authority – Weapon System Equipment
Join MBDA as an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA) and drive the technical delivery of complex weapon systems, from concept to customer. This role offers a dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.
Functional Systems Engineer - Land Ceptor
Join MBDA's growing Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team to support critical defence contracts and export opportunities. This role offers dynamic hybrid working and the chance to work across key areas of system development.
Goods Inwards Inspector
MBDA UK Ltd seeks a Senior Logistics Inspection Associate to ensure received goods meet stringent quality and compliance standards. This vital role supports the company's commitment to high-quality products and operational success.
Head of Sub-Systems - Sea Ceptor
Lead the development and delivery into service of major platform subsystem equipment for the cutting-edge Sea Ceptor maritime system, a critical role reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.
Land Ceptor Functional Systems Engineer - Verification & Certification
Join MBDA's growing Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team as a Verification & Validation and Certification Engineer. Support the development and certification of a vital weapon system for UK and Polish programmes, analyzing evidence and documenting V&V against requirements.
Land Ceptor Physical Product Development Engineer
Join the Land Ceptor Physical Domain team to support future product development, ensuring Land Ceptor remains relevant and meets evolving customer needs. This role involves developing architectural concepts and system interfaces for medium and long-term product evolution.
Network Security Engineer (SOC)
Join a unique, multi-national Information Management function as a passionate Network Security Engineer, committed to protecting critical systems and ensuring network integrity. This dynamic role offers the chance to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions within a 24/7 Internal Security Response team.
Occupational Health advisor
MBDA is seeking a proactive Occupational Health Advisor to join their expanding OH team. This role involves delivering a comprehensive health service to protect and promote employee wellbeing.
Principal Integration and System Validation Engineer
Join a growing team supporting the Land Ceptor project with Ground Based Trials for a large export programme. This role offers hands-on experience with real equipment and opportunities to test and demonstrate capabilities across the UK and internationally.
Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer
Join MBDA as a Principal Test Engineer to shape production testing for electrical/electronic weapon systems. This role offers the opportunity to support test system introduction and diagnostics during development and early production phases.
Principal System Design Engineer
Lead the design and delivery of complex weapon systems as a Principal Systems Design Engineer, contributing to the defence of UK and allied armed forces across air, land, and sea domains.
Principal Systems Engineer
Lead the delivery of cutting-edge Data Link electronics for a high-priority programme at MBDA's Data Link Centre of Excellence. This role offers a leadership opportunity to guide technology from concept to deployment, protecting UK Armed Forces and allies.
Requirements Lead
Lead the delivery of the Engineering Design Record (EDR) and associated activities within the Portfolio Systems team, influencing key engineering activities across the UK Portfolio.
Senior Commercial Executive
Lead the Commercial UK function as the focal point for all commercial and contractual matters, providing strong leadership and strategic direction for MBDA UK.
Senior System Design Engineer
Join a leading defence company as a Senior Systems Design Engineer, contributing to cutting-edge missile systems for UK and allied forces. This role offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Senior Systems Engineer
Join a pioneering programme designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems for the Royal Air Force, playing a crucial role in weapon integration and effectiveness.
Systems Proving Engineer - ISV Naval Based Air Defence
MBDA is seeking experienced Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineers to join their expanding Integration and Systems Validation team. This role involves planning, executing, and analysing complex trials for cutting-edge defence systems.
Systems Proving Engineer - ISV Naval Based Air Defence (Sea Viper)
Join an expanding team as a proactive Systems Proving Engineer in the Naval Based Air Defence domain, playing a crucial role in planning, executing, and analysing trials for the Sea Viper system.
Test Equipment Interconnects Design Engineer
Join MBDA as an Interconnects Design Engineer to design bespoke electrical interconnects and cables for power, signal, and data transmission in advanced products. This dynamic role offers hybrid working flexibility and exposure to complex, technologically advanced projects.
Test Equipment Operational Lead
Lead a team of Electronic Engineers in supporting critical Test Equipment for missile and weapon systems. This is a delivery-focused role ensuring zero downtime in production and evolving the Test Equipment Support Strategy.
Algorithm Design Engineer - Navigation
Develop and evaluate cutting-edge Navigation Algorithms for complex guided weapon systems as an Algorithm Design Engineer at MBDA, contributing to crucial research, development, and testing.
Calibration and Maintenance Electronics Engineer
Join our Calibration & Maintenance team as an Electronics Engineer in Stevenage to service diverse electrical and electronic test equipment, contributing to the support of manufacturing across all product stages.
Contractor Compliance & CDM Advisor
MBDA Facilities Management seeks a safety professional to support diverse construction and facilities projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and providing expert advice across UK sites.
Electrical Test Operator
Join our Manufacturing Operations team as an experienced Electrical Test Operator, supporting the testing and certification of complex electrical hardware in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.
Equipment Requirements Authority – EW RF System
Join MBDA's growing EW capabilities team as an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA), playing a key role in developing cutting-edge products for battlefield information superiority and disrupting enemy operations. This is an exciting opportunity to own and steer product development within a critical defence domain.
Ex-Forces Talent Community
MBDA UK is actively seeking ex-forces professionals to join their team, offering a variety of roles and a supportive community for transitioning military personnel. We are a leading defence organisation committed to innovation and employee development.
ILS Manager
Lead the development and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for complex weapon systems for export customers, ensuring effective through-life support.
Land Ceptor Functional Systems Engineer - Requirements
Join MBDA's growing Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team to support critical British and Polish Army projects, as well as expanding export contracts. This role offers dynamic working and a chance to directly impact customer deliveries.
Live Build Technician
Join MBDA as a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician, applying your engineering or manufacturing apprenticeship and skills to produce, repair, and modify defence products to stringent standards.
Manufacturing Test Engineer - CCA
An experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer is needed to diagnose faults on PCB assemblies down to component level within a fast-paced, inclusive environment, contributing to improved production yield and program targets.
Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Warheads
Join the Complex Warhead Centre of Excellence as a Warheads Engineer, contributing to advanced modelling and simulation for cutting-edge warhead programmes. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and the chance to collaborate across international teams.
PCB Layout Engineer - Team Lead
Lead a talented PCB Layout team, developing complex layouts for diverse projects and mentoring engineers, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving technical innovation.
PCB Technologist - Component Failure Analysis
Join our team as an Electronics Engineer and play a critical role in diagnosing, analysing, and resolving hardware component failures for complex electronic sub-systems. This role offers a dynamic blend of hands-on laboratory work, root cause analysis, and production support.
Product Lead – Weapon Systems Operations Equipment Team
Lead the definition and delivery of product strategies for MBDA's Weapon Systems, influencing future roadmaps and architectural solutions across a diverse product range.
RF Datalink Production Support Lead
Join a dynamic team as an RF & Electronics Engineer in a production support lead role for cutting-edge missile system datalink products. This role offers a challenging opportunity to resolve production issues and ensure high yield rates.
RF Systems Engineer
Join MBDA's world-leading Data Link Systems organisation, working on cutting-edge RF communication systems for missile defence. Opportunities exist across the full product lifecycle for engineers from graduate to experienced levels.
RF Systems Lead Engineer
Lead the data link systems engineering for a new weapons system programme, providing technical leadership and interfacing with suppliers and customers.
RF Systems Lead Engineer - FASE
Lead the development of cutting-edge data link systems for a new weapons program, providing technical leadership and interfacing with suppliers and customers.
System Design Engineer
Join a pioneering team defining revolutionary RF and LO systems, working at the forefront of early-lifecycle engineering. You'll bridge technology, design, and business development to bring exciting concepts to life.
System Engineer
Join a dynamic team developing cutting-edge data link terminals for weapon systems, offering a fantastic opportunity to grow your System Engineering skills and work with advanced technologies.
System of Systems Engineer - Land Ceptor Export
Join a fast-growing defence organisation as a System of Systems Engineer to support the integration of the Land Ceptor product into a wider Ground Based Air Defence Weapon System. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Aerodynamics Engineer
Join MBDA's dynamic Aerodynamics team as an Aerodynamics Engineer, working on cutting-edge defence programmes across their entire lifecycle. Contribute to ground-breaking technologies and collaborate with experts in a multidisciplinary environment.
Algorithm Specialist
Join our GCN team as an Algorithm Specialist, developing critical algorithms for current and future Weapon and Missile Systems throughout their lifecycle, from concept to in-service support.
Capability Lead - Weapon System Performance
Lead a team of specialist engineers in assessing the performance of cutting-edge weapon systems using complex models and high-performance computing.
Command and Control Subsystem Engineering Lead
Lead the design and development of a key subsystem for the Royal Navy's first operational Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) capability, DragonFire, contributing to future evolutions of MBDA's LDEW products.
Commercial Manager
Lead the commercial lifecycle of domestic contracts, from bidding and negotiation to execution and closure, while safeguarding business interests and managing risks.
Electronic Architect
Join MBDA as an experienced Electronic Architect to shape the future of world-class precision products. This role offers the chance to engage in R&D, define electronic architectures, and ensure successful project delivery.
Electronic Systems Engineer
Seeking a capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems, from concept to production.
Electronics Technical Lead
Lead the design and development of high-integrity, complex electronic sub-systems for cutting-edge defence products. Play an integral role in delivering innovative solutions across Power Electronics and Firing Units.
Environmental Domain Lead - CAMM Family
Join our Environmental Engineering team as an Environmental Domain Lead, where you will define and deliver critical environmental engineering activities for land, sea, and air weapon systems. This is a key role ensuring the coherence and successful delivery of environmental design, proving, and certification.
Environmental Trials and Analysis Engineer
Join an agile team as an Engineer, performing sophisticated analysis and supporting trials across MBDA UK's product portfolio. This role offers dynamic, hybrid working in Stevenage.
Integrated Logistics Support Manager
Lead Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for advanced Missile Systems, ensuring effective through-life support from design to in-service phases. This role is crucial for shaping support solutions for domestic and export customers.
Lead Thermal Engineer
Lead Thermal Engineer role offering challenging projects in cutting-edge technology, with opportunities for growth and flexible working. Requires strong problem-solving skills and experience with thermal analysis tools.
Lead Thermal Engineer
Lead Thermal Engineer role at MBDA, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and pivotal projects for national security. Ideal for experienced engineers seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Manufacturing Engineer
Take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to improve production, support new product introduction, and resolve manufacturing issues. Develop your skills in industrial validation and factory of the future principles.
Manufacturing Test Engineer - Circuit Card Assembly
Join MBDA Bolton as an expert in Flying Probe Manufacturing Data Analysis, contributing to the advancement of circuit card manufacturing processes. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and significant opportunities for skill development.
Missile Test and Testability Expert
Seeking a Missile Test and Testability Expert to enhance missile test processes from feasibility to production. This role requires expertise in electronic circuit design, testing, and failure analysis.
Principal Commercial Officer
Join a motivated team as a Principal Commercial Officer, managing domestic commercial contracts through their entire lifecycle from bidding to closure. This role is crucial for delivering defence capabilities and winning new agreements.
Principal RF Engineer
Join MBDA's dynamic HWIL team as an RF Engineer, designing and developing complex real-time simulations for missile testing. This role offers a supportive environment and the chance to contribute to national defence.
Project Engineer - Electromagnetic Compatibility
Join our Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) team as an Electronic Design Engineer, focusing on designing products to meet stringent EMC requirements and developing bespoke test solutions. This role offers a dynamic hybrid working environment and significant career development opportunities.
Project Engineer - Hardware In The Loop
Join the MBDA Hardware In The Loop team as an analytical engineer, contributing to world-class missile performance testing and product development in a state-of-the-art UK facility.
RF Design Engineer
Join a leading defence organisation as an RF Design Engineer, contributing to the research, design, and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for complex weapons systems. This role offers dynamic and flexible working arrangements.
RF/ EO/ IR Professionals
Join MBDA, a leading defence organisation, and contribute to world-leading missile datalinks and seekers. We are seeking talented engineers across various specialisms to support critical national defence programmes.
Security Officer
Join a dynamic Security Team in Bristol as a Security Officer, managing site security, safety equipment, and responding to incidents. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
Senior Configuration Engineer
An engineering professional with a keen eye for detail is sought to manage product data and provide support for key business products within a motivated team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and accreditation.
Senior Systems Engineer (System Architecting)
Seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to architect next-generation weapon systems for a key multinational project. This role offers the chance to shape solutions from the early stages of the development lifecycle.
Software Architect
Are you an experienced Software Architect or a senior software engineer ready for the next career step? Join us to define and monitor the full software architecture for cutting-edge European missile systems, influencing technology strategy and ensuring product integrity.
Software Project Lead
Lead the development and delivery of software for test equipment across MBDA UK's product portfolio, ensuring robust and timely testing of missile systems. This role is ideal for a passionate individual with a proven software development background, particularly in C.
Technical Specialist – Power Electronics
Join our Firing Units and Power Electronics team as an integral part of product delivery, leveraging your engineering passion to provide technical and process support. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support
Join our Production Design Support Team as a Test Equipment Design Engineer, playing a leading role in engineering activities and providing crucial design support to the manufacturing organization in a dynamic, international environment.
Tolerance Analyst
Join Europe's leading missile system provider as a GD&T & Tolerance Analysis Engineer, developing cutting-edge solutions for complex weapons systems. This role is pivotal in shaping future GD&T strategies and upskilling engineering teams.
Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer
MBDA is seeking a skilled Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer in Stevenage to develop and deliver advanced electronic designs for high-quality defence products. This role offers a challenging opportunity to contribute to critical projects from conception through to production.
Electronic Engineer/Architect (Missile Architect)
Join MBDA UK's Missile Electrical Architecture team as an Electrical or Electronic Engineer. Play a crucial role in developing next-generation missile defence systems, specifying requirements, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety.
Embedded Digital Design Engineer
Are you a driven Embedded Digital Design Engineer seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class engineering projects? This role offers involvement across the full development lifecycle of complex embedded digital systems, from initial design to on-target integration and testing.
FPGA Engineering Manager
Lead and grow a high-performing FPGA Engineering team at MBDA, driving technical excellence and delivering cutting-edge FPGA-based solutions for future capabilities.
High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead
Develop your career as a Digital and Hardware Electronics Design Lead, working with state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware at MBDA.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Lead the development of complex mechanical solutions for weapons systems across the entire product life cycle. Serve as a technical leader and key interface with stakeholders, driving design maturity and ensuring requirements are met.
Principal Test Development Engineer
Seeking an experienced Principal Test Development Engineer to design, integrate, and validate test system hardware solutions within a dynamic team. This role offers an exciting career path and the chance to shape test strategies.
Product Design Lead
Lead the hardware and software design for a flagship C2 system product line at MBDA, working on domestic and export programmes to deliver critical weapon system capabilities.
Project Controllers
Join a growing Project Control function as an enthusiastic Project Planner or Controller. Develop your career in a collaborative environment with opportunities for skill growth across various experience levels.
Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Quality
Join our Bristol-based Product Assurance Software Quality team to enhance your QA skills and contribute to high-quality weapon systems for MBDA's missile programs.
Senior Algorithm Engineer
Join a strategic Senior Algorithm Engineer role within the GCN team, influencing the future of sophisticated missile Guidance & Control systems without line management duties. This is a hands-on technical opportunity with significant impact.
Senior Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer
Join our Analogue and Digital Capability Group as a Senior Electronic Design Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge electronic solutions. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on advanced technology and influence the full product lifecycle.
Senior Software Engineer
Join MBDA as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to developing cutting-edge defence solutions. This role offers a dynamic environment embracing DevOps and innovative technologies, with opportunities for career growth and learning across a diverse product portfolio.
Systems Design Engineer
Join a dynamic systems engineering team developing advanced Command and Control (C2) systems for air defence weapon systems, supporting both new projects and upgrades for domestic and export customers.
Team Lead - RF Design
Lead a dynamic RF Design Team, driving the delivery of cutting-edge defence projects. This role demands a strong technical background in RF design and exceptional people leadership skills.
Technical Lead - Sparkworks
Lead the development of cutting-edge RF Directed Energy Weapons systems as a Technical Lead within MBDA's specialist Sparkworks team. This dynamic role offers the chance to innovate and manage multi-domain teams working on world-class technology.
Test Development Engineer
Join our dynamic Test Equipment Design Team as a Test Development Engineer, contributing to the design, integration, and validation of test system hardware solutions. This role offers a rewarding career path in an international environment.
Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support
Join our Production Design Support Team as an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer, playing a key role in providing design support to manufacturing and broadening your expertise in an international environment.
Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support
Join our Production Design Support Team as an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer, playing a key role in providing design support to manufacturing and broadening your expertise in an international environment.
Validation and Verification Engineer
Join the proving team for Command & Control (C2) sub-systems, ensuring readiness for service on critical defence projects. This role offers a dynamic working environment and the chance to impact national security.
Women in Engineering Community
MBDA is seeking skilled engineers, mathematicians, and physicists with post-education industry experience to join their diverse and innovative teams. They offer a supportive environment that values talent and encourages gender balance in the defence sector.
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