Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer - Undergraduate Placement

Overview

Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 s role involves developing and optimising the algorithms inside MBDA's leading technologies within the Weapons System Algorithms & Performance (WSAP) team.

• Design, development and delivery of cutting-edge algorithms that solve weapon system problems and optimise end-to-end mission performance.
• Collaborate with MBDA project teams to ensure critical algorithm components are delivered on time, on cost, and on quality.
• Work on real-world topics such as routing algorithms for long-range strike weapons, operator decision aids for strike mission planning, threat evaluation and weapon assignment for air defence, multi-weapon cooperation, and the application of machine learning techniques to air-to-air combat.

• Salary: £23,495
• Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site, with workload-dependent variations
• Security Clearance:
  British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship; BPSS checks after offer stage
• Closing Date:
  Midnight on 5 January 2026 (subject to application volumes)
• Placement: 1 year starting September 2026, with opportunities to apply university learning to real-world projects
• Company bonus (performance-based), Pension up to 14% total contribution, Paid overtime, 25 days annual leave (+ extra purchased leave), Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days
• Site facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more

• Working towards a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science
• Strong interest in mathematics and applying mathematical techniques to engineering problems
• Experience in programming for scientific/engineering applications (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is advantageous

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