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Opportunity details

Who are MBDA?

MBDA are the only integrated defence company to provide missiles for each branch of the armed forces. A career with MBDA involves you working on industry leading projects that use the most advanced technology. Start your career in delivering the future of defence, and MBDA will support you to find your path and grow as a person.

 

What Software & Cyber Security Apprenticeships are available? 

 

1. MBDA Software Engineering Degree Apprentice (Level 6), Bristol - Apply here

On this 4 year scheme you will work towards a BSc Digital & Tech solutions degree at Weston College, Weston-Super-Mare. Study will take place face to face at College 1 day per week. When not at University you will be working across new and existing software products building your overall product knowledge.

What are the entry requirements?

• 5 x GCSES Grade 9 – 4 including: Maths & English Language & a Science / Technology subject (all sciences or IT included)
• 120 UCAS Points achieved through either/or:
  • Alevels: 3 x B's (or ABC) including Maths or Computing
  • BTEC Lv3 Extended Diploma minimum DDM in Computing / IT related subject

In years 1-3, you will undertake 6 x 6 month placements to give you visibility to each of the departments within Software and expose you to different technologies and development methodologies. In your final year, you will take on a yearlong placement in the department of your choosing, which will run alongside your final year project.

 

2. MBDA Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6), Stevenage - Apply here

On this 4 year scheme you will work towards a BSc Digital & Tech Solutions Software Engineer degree at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield. When not at University you will be working across new and existing software products building your overall product knowledge.

What are the entry requirements? 

• 5 x GCSES Grade 9 - 4 including Maths & English Language & Science / Technology Grade 9 – 4
• 120 UCAS points achieved through either:
  • Alevels - 3 x B's (or ABC) including Maths
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma minimum DDM in Maths, Science or Engineering subject (Engineering and Science applicants must provide evidence of completing Further Maths module)

In years 1-3, you will undertake 6 x 6 month placements to give you visibility to each of the departments within Software and expose you to different technologies and development methodologies. In your final year, you will take on a 12 month placement in the department of your choosing, which will run alongside your final year project.

 

3. MBDA Software Modelling Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6), Stevenage - Apply here

By the end of this 4 year programme, you'll have achieved a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions Software Engineer at the University of Hertfordshire, through a blend of virtual and face to face learning. This will be completed via day release to university for one day of the week and the rest of your working week will be spent working in your placements.

What are the entry requirements? 

• 5 x GCSES Grade 9 - 4 including Maths & English Language & Science / Technology Grade 9 – 4
• 120 UCAS points achieved through either:
  • Alevels - 3 x B's (or ABC) including Maths
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma minimum DDM in Maths, Science or Engineering subject (Engineering and Science applicants must provide evidence of completing Further Maths module)

This is a rotational programme to allow MBDA apprentices to experience various aspects of the function. Working within the various project modelling teams we'll teach you about creating, maintaining and optimising performance modelling software.

 

How can I apply? 

Follow the links within the above description to the relevent application pages on the MDBA careers website, or follow the apply now button at the top of the page to see all of MBDA's apprenticeships.

Please note: MBDA UK requires all employees to be British Citizens, and to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role. If you have dual citizenship, please contact MBDA directly to discuss your situation.