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# Software Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026

- **Company:** MBDA S.A.S.
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £41,107.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5659468567

## About the Role

Degree qualified in Computing/Computer Science, Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Software), Mathematics, Physics or relevant STEM discipline to a minimum 2:2.

## Description

The Software team at MBDA (Bristol) 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 weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battlespace arena. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this.

You will develop the skills necessary to become a well-rounded software engineer. This goal will be achieved through a combination of technical training, four challenging work placements and development activities such as:

 * Working closely with other teams in a variety of development stages within our weapons systems including both embedded and front end software development on a range of platforms, such as Windows and Linux, utilising C, C++, C# and Java.
 * Ensuring the functional and technical robustness of project deliverables
 * Owning responsibility for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
 * Working with other departments within the company, learning a general overview of the business.
 * You'll get exposure to all aspects of a software development lifecycle, a chance to collaborate with others in the annual multi-national Software Engineering Challenge, and opportunities to travel.