Electro-Mechanical Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2025

Join the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radiation Effects (RE) department for a chance to play a fundamental role in bringing together MBDA's missile systems: supporting design and test of Missile systems and electronic equipment.

Our four-year programme for Electro-Mechanical Engineering Apprentices is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an accredited engineering scheme that has developed some of the leading engineering apprentices in the UK.

The EMC and RE department is like no other within MBDA. It sits within the Environmental Engineering and Facilities (EE&F) function and is split between a test team working hands on in our pioneering EMC Facility to simulate environments and also a highly skilled consultancy team that is embedded across all projects within MBDA to ensure good EMC practice & design.

• Work in a technically challenging function.
• Work amongst experienced test and systems EMC engineers.
• Benefit from specific formal and informal training that will aid your personal development.
• Gain hands-on experience with real test equipment.
• Work on a range of products across all MBDA projects, which could include missiles and weapon systems.

Programme structure:

You will study towards a BEng (Hons) Electro-Mechanical Engineering at University Centre Weston for 4 years, which will be fully funded by MBDA.

In your first year, you will attend college during term time. In the training provider holidays you will come on site to start applying everything you have learnt in your course. You will experience placements in EMC and RE department, as well as EE&F, and more general placements around many different areas of the business. You'll get lab experience within our EMC facility as well as the opportunity to influence the design of electronic equipment by working closely with design teams. You'll also have the opportunity to complete external placements outside of MBDA, with our external contractors and suppliers.

This will allow you to earn an academic and nationally recognised qualification whilst gaining hands on learning experience within a professional and friendly workplace.

Find more details about the course here: https://www.ucw.ac.uk/courses/engineering-degree-apprenticeships/#sec-course-content

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an apprenticeship scheme that has developed winners of some of the most prestigious apprenticeship awards in the UK!

What we're looking for from you:

1) 5 GCSES including Maths & English Language & Science/Technology at a Grade 9 - 4

2) 120 UCAS points achieved through:​

• 3 A-levels. This will include Maths PLUS a science or technology or an engineering subject
• T-Level in an Engineering subject
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma including a Distinction in Further Maths

This role has specific qualification and subject criteria so please make sure you carefully check your eligibility against this criteria before applying otherwise your application will not be considered.

Please note: We look at entry criteria based on your top three full A Levels or equivalent qualifications (BTEC/T Level). We do not include UCAS points gained from an Extended Project Qualification. Additionally, as an employer we set our own entry criteria based on the requirements of this role. This means that the criteria above may differ from the university.

Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

• Fully funded qualification starting September 2025
• Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
• Study leave during exam periods

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers and Armed Forces.

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