Bolton
Women in Engineering – Careers at MBDA
Do you have post-education industry experience as a skilled engineer, mathematician or physicist? Ideally we are looking for proven experience within these domains.
Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here.
At MBDA, we know that diverse teams deliver better, more innovative results, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are a skilled, mathematician, physicist or engineer looking for a new opportunity apply today.
Join one of our Engineering Departments:
From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that MBDA's products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike.
If you are looking to step into industry or a change in career direction, Why not consider looking at our Early Careers opportunities. You can find out more information about these via our dedicated pages on our website
Why choose MBDA?
We value our women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across our business and our industry.
We're a European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work we do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms.
Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.
Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products' lifecycles.
Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence.
Core Engineering Domains:
Apply today!
Due to the nature of our work, we are only able to accept applications from British Citizens or a Dual UK nationals with British citizenship.
For specific opportunities, we encourage you to explore all our vacancies and apply directly on our website at www.mbdacareers.co.uk/career-areas.
If your skills and experience align to one or more of our engineering domains but you aren't sure which vacancy to apply for, you can upload your CV to the ‘Women in Engineering Community'. We will review your information and get in touch if we have a suitable opportunity for you to consider at this time.
After you've uploaded your CV, we also recommend setting up ‘Job Alerts', via your ‘Candidate Home'.
Our Culture:
Inclusive Environment: Diverse thinking is encouraged at MBDA, and everyone is given a voice at the table. Employee-led communities and mentors are also available to help you build your network and exchange learning with others.
Career Growth: We encourage career development in whatever direction you want to take it, and provide all the training needed to ensure you develop the skills and confidence to achieve your goals.
Flexible and family friendly, whatever shape that takes: We're members of Working Families and work closely with our Parents & Carers employee network to listen to employee feedback. We support formal flexible working requests to accommodate your commitments and where possible, through Dynamic Working we provide a blended approach to where, when and how we work. See our benefits below for more detail.
Our commitment to gender balance, diversity and inclusion in Defence and Engineering:
Proud signatory of the Women in Defence Charter
Fawcett partners of Women in Defence
Core members of WISE - enabling and promoting the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce
Sponsors of Royal Academy of Engineering's "This is Engineering" campaign – inspiring young people into careers in Engineering
Founding members of Neurodiversity in Business
Disability Confident – Committed
Committed members of Inclusive Employers
What we can offer:
Formal Flexible Working to accommodate your commitments
Hybrid working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Note: due to the nature of our work and workload classification, many of our engineering roles require an element of onsite working. This can range from 2-5 days a week depending on the role.
Enhanced pay for additional hours (depending on level)
25 days annual leave
Additional holiday purchase available and enhanced continuous service annual leave
Up to 15 days additional flexi leave (depending on level)
Company bonus schemes
Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Enhanced Parental Leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Healthcare benefits for all, including Private Medical Insurance at Exec Level
Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
Excellent training, career progression and development opportunities
We may be able to offer a relocation package
Networks/Communities:
MBDA UK are proud to have a wide range of employee led networks to promote a working environment that is positive and supportive, where everyone is able to reach their full potential.
GEN-EQ: Gender network aiming to inspire and encourage
Pride at MBDA: Passionate about creating an inclusive culture
Mosaic: Championing ethnic diversity at MBDA
Neurodiversity: Dedicated to raising awareness and challenging misperceptions
Menopause Matters: An environment where conversations about menopause is normalised
Parents and Carers community: Supportive environment for parents and those with caring responsibilities
Disability Network
Our Business:
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.
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
#LI-DNI
#LI-LA1
Bolton
Women in Engineering – Careers at MBDA
Do you have post-education industry experience as a skilled engineer, mathematician or physicist? Ideally we are looking for proven experience within these domains.
Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here.
At MBDA, we know that diverse teams deliver better, more innovative results, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are a skilled, mathematician, physicist or engineer looking for a new opportunity apply today.
Join one of our Engineering Departments:
From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that MBDA's products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike.
If you are looking to step into industry or a change in career direction, Why not consider looking at our Early Careers opportunities. You can find out more information about these via our dedicated pages on our website
Why choose MBDA?
We value our women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across our business and our industry.
We're a European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work we do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms.
Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.
Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products' lifecycles.
Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence.
Core Engineering Domains:
Apply today!
Due to the nature of our work, we are only able to accept applications from British Citizens or a Dual UK nationals with British citizenship.
For specific opportunities, we encourage you to explore all our vacancies and apply directly on our website at www.mbdacareers.co.uk/career-areas.
If your skills and experience align to one or more of our engineering domains but you aren't sure which vacancy to apply for, you can upload your CV to the ‘Women in Engineering Community'. We will review your information and get in touch if we have a suitable opportunity for you to consider at this time.
After you've uploaded your CV, we also recommend setting up ‘Job Alerts', via your ‘Candidate Home'.
Our Culture:
Inclusive Environment: Diverse thinking is encouraged at MBDA, and everyone is given a voice at the table. Employee-led communities and mentors are also available to help you build your network and exchange learning with others.
Career Growth: We encourage career development in whatever direction you want to take it, and provide all the training needed to ensure you develop the skills and confidence to achieve your goals.
Flexible and family friendly, whatever shape that takes: We're members of Working Families and work closely with our Parents & Carers employee network to listen to employee feedback. We support formal flexible working requests to accommodate your commitments and where possible, through Dynamic Working we provide a blended approach to where, when and how we work. See our benefits below for more detail.
Our commitment to gender balance, diversity and inclusion in Defence and Engineering:
Proud signatory of the Women in Defence Charter
Fawcett partners of Women in Defence
Core members of WISE - enabling and promoting the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce
Sponsors of Royal Academy of Engineering's "This is Engineering" campaign – inspiring young people into careers in Engineering
Founding members of Neurodiversity in Business
Disability Confident – Committed
Committed members of Inclusive Employers
What we can offer:
Formal Flexible Working to accommodate your commitments
Hybrid working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Note: due to the nature of our work and workload classification, many of our engineering roles require an element of onsite working. This can range from 2-5 days a week depending on the role.
Enhanced pay for additional hours (depending on level)
25 days annual leave
Additional holiday purchase available and enhanced continuous service annual leave
Up to 15 days additional flexi leave (depending on level)
Company bonus schemes
Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Enhanced Parental Leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Healthcare benefits for all, including Private Medical Insurance at Exec Level
Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
Excellent training, career progression and development opportunities
We may be able to offer a relocation package
Networks/Communities:
MBDA UK are proud to have a wide range of employee led networks to promote a working environment that is positive and supportive, where everyone is able to reach their full potential.
GEN-EQ: Gender network aiming to inspire and encourage
Pride at MBDA: Passionate about creating an inclusive culture
Mosaic: Championing ethnic diversity at MBDA
Neurodiversity: Dedicated to raising awareness and challenging misperceptions
Menopause Matters: An environment where conversations about menopause is normalised
Parents and Carers community: Supportive environment for parents and those with caring responsibilities
Disability Network
Our Business:
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.
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
#LI-DNI
#LI-LA1
