Overview

The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Our teams provide a range of products from high integrity real time software running on our weapon systems, software infrastructures (i.e. DevOps) and production test software to support functional test & manufacturing. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. You will get exposure to aspects of a software development lifecycle, a chance to collaborate with others in the annual multi-national Software Engineering Challenge and opportunities to travel. Enabling you to develop some of the skills necessary to become a well-rounded software engineer.

• Work closely with other teams in a variety of development stages within our weapons systems including both embedded and front end software development on a range of platforms, such as Windows and Linux, utilising C, C++, C# and Java.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables.
• Understand the importance of technical documentation.
• Work with other departments within the company to gain a general overview of the business, and engage with learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway. These platforms are tailored to specific types of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more.

Learning & Development

• We encourage new learning and offer up to £150 in financial support per year for further study in your own time. You will have access to our Learning Gateway, which hosts the formal course catalogue and allows you to select training for your role and future development. The catalogue shows whether courses are delivered virtually or in classroom settings. If you want to lead a team, there is management training available for people of all experience levels.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in Engineering (incl. General, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Production, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, and Software), Computing, Maths, Physics or Astronomy discipline.

Company & Inclusion

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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… 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.

Compensation & Work Arrangements

• Salary: £23,495 Dynamic
• Hybrid Working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
• 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. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
• What we can offer you:
  • 1 year placement: starting September 2026, to apply university learning to real-world projects and technologies
  • Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Annual leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
  • Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
  • Facilities: site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more