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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** MBDA S.A.S.
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Salary:** £24,460.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Simulation Software, Software Engineering, Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://mbda.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MBDA-UK/job/Stevenage/Software-Engineer---Summer-Placement-2027_R37759/apply

## About the Role

Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or relevant Engineering field (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Mathematics, Physics)

## Description

* 10 week placement: Starting June 2027, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
 * Perform well on your placement and you could secure a graduate role before your final year
 * Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
 * Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
 * Annual Leave: 5 days
 * Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The 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., You'll be able to choose between a variety of online learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway. Each one is tailored to a specific type of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more.

We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. You'll have access to our Learning Gateway, which hosts the formal course catalogue and is where you can select the right training for your role and future development. The catalogue displays which courses are being delivered virtually or are classroom based. If you want to lead a team, you might be interested in our management training, designed for people of all experience levels.


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