Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
// Role Summary
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.
// Key Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience in secure communication systems for weapon platforms.
- Work on cutting-edge technologies shaping current and future defence capabilities.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in areas like Networked Weapons and Battlefield Communications.
- Be part of a collaborative team working on major defence programmes and R&D.
- Potential to secure a graduate role based on placement performance.
- Receive a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.
// Role Specification
Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027
The Network Communications Department at MBDA is offering a fantastic placement opportunity to undergraduates with a passion for developing and applying their Network Communications skills and knowledge.
The Opportunity:
The Network Communications Department is responsible for delivering secure communication systems into MBDA Weapon Systems across the whole Project Life Cycle. We offer game-changing communication technologies that shape the key capabilities of current and future weapon systems. As the complexity of the battlefield increases, so too do our customers' capability needs! Consequently, we have evolved to provide the necessary expertise across a large range of weapon system aspects, much wider than just the missile itself, ensuring MBDA's products are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost.
As a member of our Department, we will develop you to deliver Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise to the latest Complex Weapons Projects, in one or more of the following areas: Networked Weapons, Platform to Missile Communications, Battlefield Communications, and Missile-to-Missile Communications. You will join a team that nurtures a positive and collaborative culture, and have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas from major defence programmes, to internal research and development studies, to hands-on laboratory experience. Work will require a combination of both independent and team working, plus offer you the flexibility for hybrid work.
What we can offer you:
- 1 year placement: Starting September 2027, that allows 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
- 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
- Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
Dynamic working: 3-4 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.
Application closing date: This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.