Mechanical Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
// Role Summary
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.
// Key Responsibilities
- Gain real-world experience in Mechanical Engineering on missiles and weapon systems.
- Undertake two 5-month placements in different areas like Mechanical Design or Future Concepts.
- Opportunity to interact with hardware, use rapid prototyping, and participate in lab tests.
- Potential to secure a graduate role based on placement performance.
- Receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including bonus, pension, and leave options.
// Role Specification
Mechanical Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
The Mechanical Engineering department develops physical solutions from concept through development and certification to production on missiles and weapon systems. The nature of complex weapons and the environments they operate in present an extensive scope of unique and interesting mechanical engineering challenges.
This is a 1-year placement starting in September 2027, designed to allow you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies. Perform well on your placement, and you could secure a graduate role before your final year.
With hands-on work experience, interaction with hardware is highly encouraged to help further understanding of our products. This could involve using rapid prototyping facilities, getting involved in external manufacture, or participating in assembly builds and laboratory tests. You will learn from experienced engineers in complex weapons and Defence technology across all departments.
During your placement, you will get the opportunity to work in different areas of Mechanical Engineering, split into two 5-month placements. You could gain experience in areas such as:
- Mechanical Design: Be involved in all stages of design from concept development through to manufacture. This role relies on CAD tools and offers the opportunity to be involved in laboratory test programs.
- Mechanical Future Concepts: Positioned at the cutting-edge of missile technology.
What we can offer you:
- 1 year placement: Starting September 2027.
- Company bonus: Based on company performance.
- 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.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.