Mechanical and Climatic Engineer - Graduate Programme 2025
Salary: £31,000 plus a £3000 joining bonus.
Location: Stevenage
Working pattern:
Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, but this will depend on project requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities. Some placements require regular on-site attendance whereas others you'll be able to work from home 2 to 3 days in the week, but flexibility is expected to get the most out of the programme.
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 mission of Environmental Engineering and Facilities (EE&F) is:
- To define the environments (e.g. shock, vibration, temperature, humidity) that MBDA's products will see in service
- To support other Functions and Projects in developing robust designs and efficient proving strategies
- To generate the evidence (test) to demonstrate that MBDA's products will meet our customer's environmental requirements
Experience a wide variety of challenging technical projects that also includes hands on work where you get a chance to influence real world engineering decisions, strategies, and designs from an environmental test perspective. The scheme is split into four six month placements, with three placements within EE&F and one externally to EE&F of your choice within MBDA. Within EE&F, you will experience all three domains with a position in the Test Team, the Trials and Analysis Team (T&A), and the Projects Team. You'll work on a range of projects at different stages of the product development cycle, as well as in service support.
Each EE&F domain will enable you to experience and gain unique technical and soft skills and collaborate with partners from across MBDA and the customer community. Examples include hands-on mechanical and climatic testing experience in Test, experiencing environmental data gathering trials on various on site and external opportunities in T&A, and managing technical delivery of challenging small to medium sized work packages in the Projects team. With mentorship, you will be given responsibility for delivering tasks of real substance from the beginning of the programme, with the aim that through the programme, you'll become an independent, problem solving and trusted engineer in any domain you choose to specialise in.
You'll operate in a challenging, encouraging and technically exciting working environment, surrounded by a great support network within the department, experienced in managing early careers and getting the best out of each graduate and individuals. Regular feedback and support through regular reviews will help you with your personal development, with a focus on formal training as part of this.
In addition, you have the opportunity to work towards a Chartership through MBDA's accredited schemes with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). A Chartered mentor will aid you throughout this process.
Through the Programme you will:
- Learn how a weapon system is developed through risk reduction, design assessment and ultimately qualification testing for customer acceptance and in service use.
- Work on a range of projects at different stages of the product development cycle, as well as in service support.
- Gain hands on experience by understanding, preparing, and conducting environmental and structural test requirements in our UKAS accredited laboratory.
- Learn how to measure, process and analyse a variety of data from flight and firing trials, or from laboratory tests.
- Be involved with preparing and conducting off-site data gathering trials, if the opportunity arises (which there are many!).
What we're looking for from you:
Degree qualified in an Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Manufacturing Engineering, Maths or Physics discipline (minimum 2.2).
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:
- 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.
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