MBDA

I work within the EO team to analyse, design and test various systems. This often involves collaborating with different members of the department to share ideas. My computational and practical abilities are regularly tested with dynamic work and I conti...

I am part of the Algorithms team. It consists of mostly coding in MATLAB.

Working both individually and in a team to research new technologies for use in weapons systems. Learning from people in the software department and other departments about the technologies used in the business and information about the graduate scheme.

working on research and development, proof of concept type software engineering project

I used specialist MATLAB tools built built by the lethality department to model the lethal performance of missiles. This involved processing and interpretation of data using MATLAB. As part of a joint project between summer placement students from diffe...

Deriving systems requirements for the Seeker, deriving systems diagrams and models to aid those requirements

I work from the office and I am responsible for my own project. Each SDAS Summer Placement's project is different but mine involves frequent communication between different MBDA teams and experts, communication with and understanding of the customers requ...

Completing a project with a group of fellow interns

Had my own project which was to procure, assemble, integrate, test and write supporting documents for a specific part for my team. This meant time spent researching, writing documents and then hands on assembly in a lab. Other activities involved shadowi...

At start of placement was given a set of objectives so spent each day working out what to do - every day was different

Working in the Requirements Team to determine what the Seeker shall do at a minimum level, setting boundaries in performance, quality etc. Liaising with other teams within Seekers to understand and gain an in-depth knowledge of the Seeker and the backgrou...

Safety and Certification.

Day to Day: - manage key supplier relationships - assist in drafting contracts - work out delivery schedules - assist with operations and logistics Occasionally: - go to review meetings at other MBDA sites - go and visit suppliers at their base site

During my placement, I was placed on a joint project with the electronics engineering interns. My day-to-day usually included CAD or structural or thermal analysis. There were also occasional tours to various facilities that they have on site and how they...

I analyse data from testing to identify errors and improve our products. I also work with other teams to improve our existing products and talk either customers to help the products meet their needs.

Simulating and modelling a variety of missile performance parameters, analysing data and presenting results against customer requirements to managers, other team members and customers

Forming and reviewing documentation to aid the development of FCAS. Regular project planning and management. Learning about other areas of the business and assessing and reporting on their possible use to the internal team. Meetings with a wide range of s...

Working on different tasks using various types of software

Given tasks to complete, no indication of time scale. Expected to find the right people to talk to to understand and complete tasks. Based in the office but required to go onto the shop floor.

Sat in on team meetings, kept up to date with team activities. Worked on an individually lead project alongside additional small tasks that required training of company procedure and systems.