MBDA is a world leading, global missile systems company, delivering cutting-edge technologies to our multinational customer base. It operates in all of the major world markets and is the only company able to design and produce missiles and missile systems for army, navy and air forces.

Our Requirements

We look for graduates and undergraduates with ambition and drive, who are capable of delivering and working as part of a large team whilst equally becoming specialists in their own field and able to work independently.

Ideally you will be working towards a 2:1 or higher in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace, software, and aeronautical), Maths, Physics or similar and have a minimum of 240 UCAS points.

Your development

As a graduate within MBDA you will follow a modular formal development programme providing you with a series of challenging placement opportunities to develop your key technical skills. A placement will typically last about 6 months and in addition to core placements within your specialist area you will additionally be encouraged to undertake a placement outside of your ’home’ area to broaden your skills and knowledge.

You will also attend various training courses in presentation skills, project management skills and influencing and negotiating skills to further your development. Plus a five day course to further your understanding of our products, which will be held in one of our European countries – the UK, France, Italy or Germany, so this course is not only a fantastic learning experience, but also involves the possibility of travel and a great networking opportunity.

Application Details

Please apply online via our website www.mbdacareers.co.uk

Opportunities or benefits

Benefits included within our graduate scheme include a competitive starting salary, joining bonus and regular salary reviews whilst on the scheme. We offer flexible working hours, 25 paid day’s holiday per year, a company pension scheme, and on site sports and social facilities.

All graduates will also be provided with a buddy and a mentor from the very beginning of the scheme, and MBDA will support you to be become a chartered engineer / accountant with the relevant accreditation body.

Fast Facts

• 25-40 graduate vacancies per year.
• A 2:1 in a science or engineering related degree subject.
• Graduate, year-long industrial placements and summer placement vacancies are available.
• The starting salary for graduates is £23,500, plus a £2,000 joining bonus and company benefits.
• Apply online via our website – www.mbdacareers.co.uk
• The deadline for applications is Friday 27th February 2009