Overview

Mechanical Missile Architects work between customer requirements and the product development process to:

• Establish a coherent top-level missile design
• Develop and deliver the missile's verification and validation strategy
• Deliver and support a product our customers are satisfied with

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Architects are deployed in each of our missile product teams which include products across all stages of the missile lifecycle. They draw upon inputs from stakeholders across the business and perform various technical and project management tasks. Depending on the product lifecycle stage and specific project needs, mechanical architects will:
• Manage the equipment design process
• Perform risk analysis, supplier down select and performance trade studies
• Develop and manage equipment verification and validation process by generating requirements, design verification strategies, supporting trials and procurement specialists etc
• Manage the on-quality, on-schedule and on-cost delivery of supplier hardware using project management skills and toolsets

• Mechanical Architects work with a wide range of technical functions and provide direct input towards project delivery across the business. Within the role you'll be working on allocated projects, which could be at any stage of the design lifecycle. The role comes with the experience of working with various people and departments within MBDA to achieve successful delivery of your project. During the scheme you'll get the opportunity to:
• Learn how to manage elements of missile equipment design process.
• Gain a practical understanding of the verification and validation lifecycle of defence products.
• Assist with trials and testing of components and missiles during the development phase
• Support certification, manufacture and delivery of hardware

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing Engineering discipline to a minimum of 2:2

Benefits and Additional Information

• Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each milestone. You may also purchase up to five additional days of holiday.
• Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more, depending on role and function.
• MBDA Retirement Savings Plan: Defined contribution plan with employer and employee contributions; financial wellbeing resources.
• Share Incentive Plan, Mortgage advice, Season Ticket Loan, and other lifestyle benefits may be available.
• Health, dental, mental health and family leave benefits; Employee Assistance Programme and private medical insurance options (where applicable).
• Learning opportunities via Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and other platforms, with potential financial support for further study.
• 2 year Programme: starting September 2026; Salary reviews; Company bonus up to £2,500; Pension contributions up to 14% total; Overtime opportunities; 25 days annual leave plus purchase option; 15 days flexi leave; Career progression opportunities; on-site facilities.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Some restrictions may apply. BPSS checks are required after offer. MBDA is a leading defence organisation and we partner with governments to defend freedom. We recognise diverse networks and encourage applicants to speak to us about any adjustments during recruitment.