Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
// Role Summary
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.
// Key Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle.
- Work with diverse programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java) and platforms (Windows, Linux).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on embedded and front-end software.
- Opportunity for paid overtime and potential for a graduate role.
- Benefit from excellent company facilities and a comprehensive benefits package.
// Role Specification
Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
The Software team at MBDA delivers software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield!
This is a 1-year placement starting 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.
The Opportunity
Our teams provide a range of products from high integrity software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battlespace arena. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this.
During this placement, you'll get exposure to aspects of a software development lifecycle:
- Collaborate with other teams in a variety of development stages within our weapons systems including both embedded and front end software development on a range of platforms, such as Windows and Linux, utilising C, C++, C# and Java.
- Learn about the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables.
- Understand the importance of technical documentation.
- Work with other departments within the company, learning a general overview of the business.
What we're looking for from you:
Current undergraduate studying towards a degree in Computing/Computer Science, Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Software), Mathematics, Physics or relevant STEM 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.