Job Details Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2025 R22445
MBDA S.A.S., Bristol
Job Details Electro-Optic Seekers & Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2025 R22445
£20000
MBDA S.A.S., Bristol
- Full time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 331d0f89a24440ff814ae3d99c87b008
Full Job Description
- 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
- Currently studying towards a Degree in Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Computing or relevant Applied Science discipline.
- We are looking for candidates with an interest in electro-optic systems and technologies, who are keen to apply their knowledge and skills to challenge themselves, the team and our technical capability
Our Electro-Optic (EO) Seekers & Systems department provides expertise and support into all projects within MBDA involving EO technologies, as well as investing in research and development of innovative technologies which will shape the future of our products. We work on projects that cover the whole product lifecycle from concept and assessment through to full product design and production. This role presents an exciting opportunity to experience all of these areas through a range of systems design, computational modelling, lab testing and field trials within a diverse team of engineers. - Infra-Red (IR) Seekers & Sensors
- Optics
- Computational Imaging
- Lasers & Directed Energy Weapons
- Systems - Support major MBDA programmes by designing and certifying EO products
- Technologies - Innovate and develop cutting edge technologies alongside experts in the field
- Modelling - Generate models for EO systems and use these to predict performance
- Scene Generation - Create synthetic IR imagery for these models to test different scenarios
- Trials - Assess real EO systems through lab testing and field trials
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.
Some of the EO technologies we specialise in include:
Across the department we have a variety of different teams to get involved in, who work together to deliver our overall functional capability. We all interact regularly through team meetings, events and socials to continue to grow as a department. We also collaborate closely with the technical community across MBDA and the wider defence industry. Within our core teams you will be able to:
You will have the opportunity to work across all these different areas to discover your passion in engineering and develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your career within EO Seekers & Systems., 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.