MBDA

Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2027

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2 months ago
Bristol, United KingdomIntern

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams across different development stages for weapon-system software.
  • Contribute to embedded and front-end software development on Windows and Linux platforms.
  • Use C, C++, C#, and Java in software development activities.
  • Learn to assess the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables.
  • Develop understanding of technical documentation and the wider business through cross-departmental work.

Requirements

  • Be currently studying toward an undergraduate degree in Computing, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a relevant STEM discipline.
  • Meet the stated nationality and security-clearance requirements, including British citizenship or dual UK nationality with British citizenship and completion of BPSS checks after offer.

Benefits

  • One-year placement starting in September 2027, with potential to secure a graduate role before the final year.
  • £24,460 salary plus a company-performance bonus.
  • Employer and employee pension contributions of up to 14% in total.
  • Opportunity for paid overtime.
  • 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional holiday.
  • Up to 15 additional flexi-leave days.
  • Five days per week on-site due to workload classification.
  • Subsidised meals, free car parking, and other site facilities.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan covering eligible everyday healthcare expenses.
  • Employee-led networks and recruitment-process support or adjustments where needed.

Tech Stack

CC#C++JavaLinuxWindows
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About MBDA

10,000+ employees

MBDA designs and manufactures missiles and integrated missile systems for land, sea, and air forces, selling to governments and prime contractors. Formed in 2001 and headquartered in Le Plessis-Robinson, France, it is jointly owned by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo. Its portfolio includes well-known systems such as Aster, Meteor, Exocet, and Storm Shadow/SCALP used by European and allied militaries.

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