Software Engineer - Graduate Programme

Job Description

The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever-evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! This is a great opportunity to learn and understand fundamentals in the Software life cycle, and Software delivery as well as gain broader skills/exposure such as systems engineering and agile project management. You'll see how software teams interact and collaborate with other stakeholders within MBDA.

Salary and Benefits

• £31,900 starting salary plus £3000 joining bonus.
• Dynamic Working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
• Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
• 2-year Programme starting September 2027.
• Annual Salary Review.
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500.
• 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: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.

Opportunity Overview

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 software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battlespace arena. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools, and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this.

You will develop the skills necessary to become a well-rounded software engineer. This goal will be achieved through a combination of technical training, four challenging work placements, and development activities such as:

• Working closely with other teams in a variety of development stages within our weapons systems.
• Ensuring the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables.
• Owning responsibility for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Working with other departments within the company, learning a general overview of the business.
• Exposure to all aspects of a software development lifecycle, collaboration in the multi-national Software Engineering Challenge, and opportunities to travel.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Computing/Computer Science, Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Software), Mathematics, Physics or relevant STEM discipline to a minimum 2:2.

Company Culture

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.