MBDA Systems
Job title:
Software Engineer – Summer Placement 2025
Company
MBDA Systems
Job description
Software Engineer- Summer Placement 2025Salary: £20,000 (pro rata)Location: StevenageWorking pattern:Around 80% of your time will be working onsite in an assistive and collaborative open plan working environment and systems laboratory, aimed at aiding your learning and development. Nevertheless, there can be opportunities for home working depending on the nature of the task.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 NovemberThe opportunity:The Software team at MBDA (Stevenage) 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 munitions, weapon systems, software infrastructures (i.e. DevOps) and Simulation Software to support the business. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this.You will get exposure to some aspects of a software development lifecycle and develop some of the skills necessary to become a well-rounded software engineer.
- The opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of development stages within our weapons systems or research projects: Including both embedded and front end software development on a range of platforms, such as Windows and Linux, utilising primarily C, C++ with potential for ADA and some scope for C# and Python dependant on the specific group and team.
- Learn about the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables.
- The importance of technical documentation.
- Work with other departments within the company, learning a general overview of the business.
What we’re looking for from you:Currently studying towards a degree in Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or relevant Engineering field (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Mathematics, Physics) with some software experience (On track for a minimum 2:2).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 week summer placement starting June 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.
Expected salary
£20000 per year
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Job date
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:35:02 GMT
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