Systems Design Airborne Systems Summer Placement Salary : £20,000 (pro rata) Location: Stevenage Working Pattern: Our roles will typically allow a blend of on-site and at-home working to suit the needs of the role and the individual. You will have support from the whole team both virtually and in person, as well as access to our range of high-tech lab equipment. A Dynamic Working Agreement will be formalised between yourself and each line manager whilst on the scheme to set out working patterns and expectations. 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) and UK Security Clearance (SC), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. The Opportunity: Within the Systems Design Airborne Systems (SDAS) function, our main focus is the design of airborne weapon system elements and integrating our weapons onto airborne platforms.. Integration is a key enabler for MBDA air launched weapon systems to provide end users war fighting capability. Close cooperation with Platform Design Organisations and End Users should equate to effective Weapon integration and deliver more efficient integration programmes for future projects. We offer exposure to a wide variety of different technologies, engineering methodologies, and customer needs associated with our products and capabilities. This also offers a great opportunity to engage with internal and external customers. Experience to be gained: You will be exposed to a variety of MBDA UK projects, products and concepts, gaining a real understanding of the technologies and platform types, and the future of platform integration. There will be a wide variety of interaction with internal MBDA stakeholders, allowing you to build up a network around the company and also interactions with our customers building bridges and understanding the platform requirements. This role is suited to those that enjoy the creativity and practicality of working with problems to arrive at logical solutions. Our teams will support you to become a fully integrated member. Our people are adaptable and the role is varied and fast. We offer training and experience to learn systems engineering methods and tools, such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). What we’re looking for from you: Currently studying towards a degree in an Engineering 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 week summer placement starting June 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.