Propulsion Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2025
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 11 Oct 2024
- Reference
- R22841
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- Discipline
- Design, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Early Career, Engineer, Senior & Chartered Engineer, Engineering Manager
Job Details
Salary: £20,000 (pro rata)
Location: Bristol
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.
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:
This placement offers an excellent opportunity to kick-start your propulsion career. Work in one of the most exciting areas of the aerospace industry, alongside a team of outstanding propulsion engineers and specialists at the forefront of missile propulsion.
You will be able to draw on knowledge and experience from specialist propulsion engineers and scientists. The Propulsion Department at MBDA works on the entire MBDA UK portfolio of products, and with propulsion system suppliers, from concept phase through to in-service support. As a key player in the UK defence industry, we are able to provide outstanding opportunities across a wide range of applications.
Receive mentorship and support from our team of propulsion engineers to learn to use propulsion performance modelling techniques; designing the missiles of the future. Undertake a placement seeking to expose you to some of the following areas:
- Application and development and use of our bespoke tools alongside commercial software to evaluate the performance of propulsion system options
- Evaluation of a range of missiles, in all the different stages of their development (concept, assessment, development, in-service)
- Propulsion performance, integration, plume, thermal, structural and system aspects of missile and propulsion design and how these foster a multi-disciplinary design approach
- Propulsion impact when integrating onto land, naval and air platforms
- Working with leading UK and international propulsion system suppliers
- The project selected for you will utilise much of the knowledge gained during your university course and apply this to an industry specific problem.
- Gain a feel for MBDA and the type of work that we undertake.
What we're looking for from you:
- Currently studying a Degree in Aerospace engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Mechanical engineering, General engineering, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, MaterialsSciences or other related subject.
- A passion for propulsion, flight performance and the underlying sciences.
- The ability to clearly communicate and present ideas including preparing technical presentations and reports.
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:
- 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.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information
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Company
Together. For the future of defence.
We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.
Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.
In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.
For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.
Our Values
Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.
Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
-
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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