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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Design Engineer- Graduate Programme - **Company:** MBDA S.A.S. - **Location:** Bristol, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £30,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software) - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5015671714 ## About the Role * Degree qualified in an Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Maths, Technology, Computing or General Science discipline (minimum 2:2). ## Description You will undertake four six-month placements over the two years, working on a variety of projects according to your interests and skill set. These placements will enable you to apply the Systems Engineering 'V' model across the whole product lifecycle - including: * Researching future technologies and novel domains; * Developing requirements and functional architectures; * Creating concept solutions through Agile methodologies; * Analysing performance and conducting trade space studies; * Conducting verification and validation through trials and lab tests. Across the Systems Engineering domain, we offer exposure to a wide variety of different technologies, engineering methodologies, and customer needs associated with specific products or capabilities. You may choose to undertake one six-month placement in another part of the company, for example a technical function such as Aerodynamics or Simulation & Modelling, a non-engineering area such as Sales and Business, or potentially in one of MBDA's international offices. Alternatively, the placement could be external to MBDA with another defence supplier or with the MOD (Ministry of Defence). This role is suited to those that enjoy the creativity and practicality of working with problems to arrive at logical solutions. What's great about this role? Our people are adaptable and the role is varied and fast paced - Innovation is a company value that we practice the most. We offer training and experience to learn systems engineering methods and tools, such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), in addition to training given as part of the Early Careers Programme. Systems Engineers work with people across all engineering fields and business teams, meeting suppliers and customers and engaging with international MBDA colleagues. There is also Opportunity to travel both within the UK and potentially internationally. We offer a wide support network of experienced engineers with support to work towards Chartership if desired (100% of fees paid during Early Careers Program)., We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. 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