Job Details Customer Support and Services Engineer - Summer Placement 2025 R22380

Typically our teams work onsite 2 days per week, working from home for the remainder of the week. We have a flexible approach to where we work so it is possible to work onsite more frequently. 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. The Opportunity: Customer Support and Services (CSS) is the Customer-facing organisation within MBDA, working directly with the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (RAF). We make sure our products are ready for action when they are required! We have overall responsibility for the definition, development and delivery of support and service packages for all MBDA products, with the aim of continually being able to meet our customers' requirements. Within this department you'll see work across the entire Product Life Cycle (CADMID), from the initial Concept Phase all the way through to Disposal - part of your role could be influencing the designs of our products to ensure that they are supportable throughout their service life; designing the System is only the first step, ensuring it can be maintained and supported for 20+ years is where the real work begins! The varied nature of the roles within CSS means that there is the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of MBDA, our Products and our Customers. Your placement could be a mix of:

• Designing and developing the Support Solution;
• Investigating and resolving customer raised problem reports;
• Delivering specific engineering tasks;
• Running equipment workshops with Royal Navy, Army and RAF Users;
• Developing Technical publications and Training Material;
• Assisting with repair activities which could be on-ship, on Military bases or back at MBDA. There are plenty of chances to get out of the office and hands-on with equipment!
Your placement will be in one of the following areas in CSS;
• Supportability Engineering - Working in a development team on a new Product or an Export Contract delivering to a new Customer;
• Support Engineering - Working on a System currently In-Service with a Customer;
• Support Services - Working with our Field Support & Training, Technical Publications, Systems & Tools and Supply teams., 10 week summer placement starting June 2025
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
• A placement that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world engineering projects and technologies
• 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., You'll be able to choose between a variety of online learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway. Each one is tailored to a specific type of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more. We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. You'll have access to our Learning Gateway, which hosts the formal course catalogue and is where you can select the right training for your role and future development. The catalogue displays which courses are being delivered virtually or are classroom based. If you want to lead a team, you might be interested in our management training, designed for people of all experience levels.

Currently studying for a degree in any Engineering discipline.

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.