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Calibration and Maintenance Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027

Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing.

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The opportunity:

Calibration & Maintenance Department (C&M) is part of our operations directorate, covering different aspects of support for all equipment used for both product manufacture and test.

Daily activities for a C&M Engineer vary from working hands on with the equipment on the shop floor and in the lab, to working in the office on technical documentation and drawings. As a Graduate you'll develop skills in:

  • Diagnosing and fault finding on Test & Process Equipment
  • Authoring instructions and/or specifications
  • Drafting and publishing drawing packs
  • Analysing fault related data
  • Introducing new equipment into manufacturing
  • Calibrating Test & Measurement equipment
  • Conducting process improvements

This programme is rotational and, in each placement, you will be working amongst a team of engineers who have varied experiences and expertise, working together to support a set of equipment. These placements may cover:

  • Electronic Engineering – Special to Type Test Equipment commissioning & repair
  • Environmental & Mechanical Test Engineering - ESS & Pressure Test Equipment
  • Electrical Calibration – Special to Type Test Equipment & Commercially off the Shelf TE, Calibration
  • Mechanical Calibration – Positioner systems, alignment TE etc. calibration
  • Maintenance Engineering - Process & Mechanical Equipment commissioning & repair

C&M Engineers also work closely with several other functions such as Product Design, Test Equipment Design, Test Engineering and Quality Assurance so you'll get to collaborate beyond your immediate team.

What we're looking for from you:

Degree qualified (minimum 2:2) in:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering & Engineering Design
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Product Design
  • Production & Manufacturing Engineering

What we can offer you

  • 2 year Programme: starting September 2027
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Excellent career progression & development opportunities
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

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.

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Job ID Number: R39037
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  • Deadline
    November 2nd, 2026
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £31,900 + a £3,000 joining bonus + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    Stevenage (Hertfordshire) and Bolton (Manchester)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Aerodynamics
  • Aeronautics
  • Aerospace
  • Avionics
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Design
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