Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2025

Weapon System Network Communications Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2025

Salary: £20,000 (pro rata)

Location: Bristol

Working pattern:

Security is a key consideration for the role and as such there are elements of work which need to be conducted on site; a positive result of which is that our office remains a social and collaborative working environment. Nevertheless, there can be opportunities for home working depending on the nature of the task.

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. 

Closing date for this role is midnight on Monday 4th November

The opportunity:

The Network Communications Department at MBDA offers a fantastic opportunity to Undergraduates with a passion for developing and applying their Network Communications skills and knowledge.

The 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 NC 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

• 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.   

Work will require a combination of both independent and team working, plus offer you the flexibility for hybrid working, where possible. You will also support customer meetings and visits to our other offices. 

What's great about joining this team?

• We make a difference – the capabilities we deliver give our armed forces an operational advantage

• We provide opportunities to work across a variety of projects

• We value the people that work with us and we maximise career development opportunities for them by actively supporting them

• You will be working in a positive open-plan working environment, with ‘hands-on' technical working in laboratories, aimed at aiding your learning and development

• We support our people through Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives to create a respectful working environment and empower people to perform at their very best at work.

What we're looking for from you:

• Currently studying for a degree in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science discipline.

Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

• 10 month undergraduate placement starting September 2025

• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

• A placement that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world engineering projects and technologies

• Flexible working

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.  MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers and Armed Forces.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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