Mechanical Engineer – Graduate Programme 2025 Salary : £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus. Location : Stevenage Working pattern: The team operates a flexible working model allowing you to work at home where it is possible, however the nature of the job we will often require you to be onsite to access specific facilities and resources. 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 Mechanical Engineering department develops physical solutions from concept through development and certification to production of missiles and weapon systems. Our team is at the forefront of defence, working alongside highly qualified engineers and technical specialists, to deliver key multinational defence projects. The nature of complex weapons and the environments they operate in present an extensive scope of unique and interesting mechanical engineering challenges. You could be working across Internal Research or Design and Analysis, through to Integration, Tooling and Testing. As a graduate joining our team you'll be working in a supportive and collaborative working environment and benefit from a range of support networks including a mentor, and a Peer Contact who will be a member of your peer group to show you the ropes and act as a point of contact for informal questions. You'll also benefit from: Hands on work experience in all placements; interaction with hardware is actively encouraged to help further understanding of the product. Wide knowledge base and range of experiences can be found in all departments Opportunity to collaborate with MBDA on a group level. You will be contributing to meaningful work from the outset; all work is relevant to a project. You could experience placements in some of the following areas: Mechanical Design – Be involved in all stages of design from concept development through to manufacture. A typical role relies on CAD tools and gives opportunity to be involved in laboratory test programs. Mechanical Future Concepts - Positioned at the cutting-edge of missile technology, gain experience in the early stages of the product lifecycle from concept generation to research & development (R&D) studies. Mechanical Analysis - Develop specialist technical solutions to aid the design process. With Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and laboratory testing, conduct detailed stress and thermal analysis on structures and mechanical systems. Actuation Systems - Working in a multidisciplinary team on the electro-mechanical design of fin, wing and seeker actuation system. The role is broadly similar to the Mechanical Design placement with the added possibility of working in a cross-discipline, international team. Materials and Processes Group - Advise design teams in the principles of materials science, and evaluate their ideas against material compatibility; this offers the chance to get involved in top-tier research of novel materials as well as practical lab based assessments. What we’re looking for from you: Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (incl. General, Mechanical, Production/Manufacturing, Aeronautical/Aerospace), Materials Science or Technology Degree discipline. Our ompany: 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: 2 year programme starting September 2025 Company bonus and twice yearly salary reviews Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking Excellent career progression and development opportunities 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.