Overview

MBDA is a leading defence company focused on engineering excellence. We value diverse teams and committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We actively encourage gender balance, diversity and inclusion across engineering and defence.

If you are a skilled engineer, mathematician or physicist, and you are looking for a workplace that values your abilities and experience, apply today. We welcome applicants seeking to start in industry or change career direction, including Early Careers opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Join MBDA engineering departments focused on requirements, integration, missiles, and launchers to keep MBDA’s products at the forefront of technical innovation.
• Contribute to projects across core engineering domains including Systems, Software, Electrical & Electronic, Algorithms, Simulation & Modelling, Mechanical, Hardware, and Supportability/ILS Engineering.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver competitive advantages for our sovereign nations and export partners.
• Engage with opportunities for flexible and dynamic working where possible, including hybrid working arrangements and on-site requirements based on role and workload.

Qualifications

• Post-education industry experience in engineering, mathematics or physics is desirable.
• Interested candidates should upload their CV and apply via our website.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Formal Flexible Working to accommodate commitments; hybrid working where possible; some roles require on-site presence.
• Competitive compensation with enhanced pay for additional hours (where applicable) and a company bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, with options to purchase additional leave and up to 15 days flexible leave depending on level.
• Pension contributions up to 14% (employer and employee combined).
• Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhanced paternity, neonatal leave and fertility support options.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including Private Medical Insurance at Exec level, dental, health cash plans, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life and financial wellbeing resources including Share Incentive Plan, Mortgage Advice, Season Ticket Loan, Critical Illness cover, and a financial education portal.
• On-site facilities and benefits such as gym membership (Healthworks on-site gym at Stevenage), subsidised meals, free parking, and various social and development opportunities.
• Learning and development support with in-house teams, apprenticeships, online platforms, and up to £150 annual funding for further study; management training paths available.
• Employee networks promoting inclusion and support (GEN-EQ, Pride at MBDA, Mosaic, Neurodiversity, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Disability Network).

Company and Recognition

• Top Employer recognitions, with awards from The Sunday Times, Glassdoor, Investors in People, and other industry accolades.
• Large, multi-site workforce across Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol, spanning all engineering disciplines.
• MBDA is a proud signatory to initiatives such as Women in Defence and collaborates with industry partners to promote STEM careers.

Security and Recruitment Notes

All MBDA employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS clearance. We welcome flexible working arrangements and encourage candidates to discuss accessibility needs during the recruitment process.