Electrical Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2025
Salary: £18,000 plus a £3000 joining bonus.
Work Location: MBDA Stevenage
Learning Provider Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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 Friday 24th January
The opportunity:
Join the Electronic Engineering department for a chance to play a fundamental role in bringing together MBDA's missile systems: designing and integrating the electronics that drive our Weapon Control Units, Actuators, Telemetry & Communication Systems and more.
Our four-year programme for Electrical Engineering Apprentices is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an accredited engineering scheme that has developed some of the leading engineering apprentices in the UK.
Expertise includes:
* On board missile equipment such as weapon controllers, fin actuators, safety systems and data links
* Firing control units for land, naval and airborne platforms
* Automatic test equipment
* Electrical equipment
* Training simulators
* Countermeasures equipment
Programme structure:
You will study towards a BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Hertfordshire for 4 years, which will be fully funded by MBDA.
Your work week will consist of one day study leave to attend university, with the remaining four days completing rotational placements within the Electronic Engineering department as well as Mechanical Engineering and more general placements, such as ISP and datalinks. You'll get some lab experience, as well as the opportunity to create programs for SMT line and NPI work (New Product Introduction). You'll also have the opportunity to complete external placements outside of MBDA, with our external contractors and suppliers.
What we're looking for from you:
1. 5 GCSES including Maths & English Language & Science/Technology at a Grade 9 - 4
2. 120 UCAS points achieved through:
* 3 A-levels. This will include Maths PLUS physics or technology or an engineering subject
* T-Level in an Engineering subject
* BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma including a Distinction in Further Maths
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:
* Fully funded qualification starting September 2025
* Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
* Annual pay reviews
* 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
* Study leave during exam periods
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.
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