Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
There's a lot about a career at MBDA you don't know...
...come and find out what you could really be a part of!
The opportunity:
The MBDA Operational Analysis (OA) Team is made up of approximately twenty people from a variety of educational backgrounds, including Maths, Physics, Engineering, Economics and Military History. Through qualitative and quantitative methods, the team supports a wide range of work across the business.
The team supports a diverse set of activities, working for both internal MBDA customers and external defence related contracts.
The OA Team is involved with;
Understanding and communicating the nature of the future battlespace and operational context for future weapon systems
Assessment of weapons system options in war fighting scenarios
Developing the Concept of Operation for future weapons
Generating evidence to support high level choices, both for UK future systems and potential export campaigns.
Support with Identification and definition of potential future weapon system concepts, based on anticipated customer requirements and promising future technologies.
Developing and using mathematical modelling and simulation tools
Providing analysis to demonstrate the value of current products to potential customers.
Concept and technology considerations for future products
Within the OA Team, you will be supporting a number of different activities throughout your programme; undertaking research, running analytical models, and producing reports or presentations.
What we're looking for from you:
An analytical and problem solving mind set.
An interest in defence and passion for understanding the operational environment in which weapon systems will be used.
Currently studying towards a relevant analytical or defence related degree such as Maths, Physics, Astronomy, Systems Engineering, Computational Studies, Operational Research, Economics, Statistics, War Studies to a minimum of 2.2
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: R38197
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