Digital Excellence Technical - Undergraduate Placement 2027
// Role Summary
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.
// Key Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience in areas like AI, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Technology.
- Undertake a 1-year placement starting September 2027.
- Potential to secure a graduate role upon successful completion.
- Opportunity for paid overtime and a company bonus.
- Benefit from excellent site facilities, including subsidized meals and free parking.
- Requires HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
// Role Specification
Digital Excellence Technical - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on MBDA's Digital Excellence Technical Undergraduate Placement, where you will cultivate your expertise in crucial digital capabilities that empower MBDA. This placement spans areas such as Data & AI, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Technology, and Business Applications.
The Digital Excellence division unites Information Technology and Information Systems capabilities, forming the backbone of MBDA's digital ecosystem. This includes safeguarding our organization, connecting our workforce, architecting enterprise solutions, and pioneering AI & data initiatives to revolutionize our operational methods.
What we can offer you:
- 1 year placement: Commencing in September 2027, this placement provides a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to tangible, real-world projects and cutting-edge technologies.
- Graduate role potential: Exceptional performance during your placement may lead to securing a graduate position before your final year of study.
- Company bonus: Eligibility for a company bonus, contingent on company performance and subject to annual variation.
- Pension: A generous pension scheme with a maximum total contribution (employer and employee) of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunities for paid overtime are available.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional holiday days.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days of flexible leave.
- Facilities: Access to fantastic site facilities, including subsidized meals, complimentary car parking, and more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: An optional Healthcare Cash Plan allows you to claim back expenses for everyday healthcare needs, including optical, dental, and wellbeing services.
The opportunity:
During your one-year placement, you will be integrated into one of our Digital Excellence teams. Your specific placement area will be assigned based on current business priorities and available opportunities. Potential areas include: Cyber, Digital Factory & Business Applications, Workplace Services, Infrastructure & Networks, Enterprise Architecture & AI & Data.
Regardless of your assigned team, you will collaborate closely with seasoned specialists, contributing directly to significant projects and addressing key business challenges. Depending on your placement focus, your responsibilities might involve designing digital solutions, analyzing complex data sets, investigating emerging technologies, supporting vital enterprise platforms, reinforcing our digital infrastructure, or influencing the strategic application of technology across MBDA.
With dedicated support from experienced colleagues, you will have the chance to develop a range of valuable skills, including:
- Applying technology to solve intricate problems.
- Contributing to the development of secure and scalable digital solutions.
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of enterprise technology and architecture.
- Working with cutting-edge AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies.