Job Details Mechanical Engineer (Missile Architecture Department) - Undergraduate Placement 2025 R22471

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.


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., 10 month undergraduate placement starting September 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 an Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing 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.