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Bristol Careers Open Day - Saturday 22nd March 2025
Friday 7 February 2025
Key Information:
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Time: 09:30 – 12:30 (last entry 12:15)
Location: Bristol Aerospace, Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5BZ
Security: Photo ID is essential on the day in order to access our event and be considered for roles.
Eligibility: If you are considering attending and applying for roles within MBDA UK; please note, due to the nature of our business, most of the career opportunities at MBDA UK require the applicant, as a minimum, to be a British Citizen, or depending on role a Dual UK national with British citizenship. If/when applying, you will be required to obtain the relevant security clearance. Please visit our Security and Vetting page to learn more.
Event overview
We invite you to come talk to us about current opportunities and future career prospects at MBDA in the Bristol area. Please note that this event will be held at the Bristol Aerospace venue, rather than at the MBDA Bristol site.
The Careers Open Day is your chance to learn more about our company, our culture, and the exciting opportunities we have to offer. You'll meet with our team of experts, learn about our current projects, and discover the wide range of roles we have available.
On the day of the event, our recruitment team will help direct you to the correct teams, based on your skills and needs.
Come find out from our employees why we think MBDA is a great place to work; and why we were named in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Work list.
About MBDA Bristol
As a leading defence company in Europe, we are proud to design and manufacture missiles and missile systems used to protect the UK and its allies. We provide products and services to each branch of the armed forces, working in partnership with the MOD, our European MBDA companies, and other defence manufacturers towards common goals.
Our Bristol MBDA facilities can be found on the BAE Systems site in Filton, close to several major transport routes, making it easily accessible from Bristol city centre, as well as South Wales, Gloucestershire, and further afield.
In addition to ample on-site parking, colleagues working on site have access to facilities which include an all-day barista-style café, and a canteen for lunch; both with heavily subsidised prices on food and drink.
Opportunities for Experienced Professionals
In order to maintain our high standards and industry reputation, we are always on the lookout for experienced professionals to join us and help us grow.
We have high expectations of our employees, which is why we are committed to providing excellent training and progression opportunities for all, as well as some incredible rewards and benefits.
Specific opportunities at MBDA Bristol are available in Engineering and Design, Software, Project Management, Procurement, and much more. Please visit our careers site to see what vacancies are live right now. Even if you plan to attend the event, we recommend starting an application now so you are registered on our candidate job portal.
Below are some areas / role types we typically hire for in Bristol.
Engineering:
- Electronic Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Missile / Weapons Architects
- Software Engineers
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Algorithm Specialist
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In-Service Support / Through Life Engineering
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Environmental Project/Test Engineer
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Integration
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Project Management and Project Control
Support & Corporate Functions:
- IT
- Finance
- Procurement and supply chain
- Product Assurance
- HR
Early Career Programmes
As an employer committed to job training opportunities, we also offer a wide variety of Early Careers entry routes, including graduate schemes, apprenticeships and more. Members of our Early Careers Recruitment team, as well as current scheme members will be on hand to discuss our range of programmes.
Please note - our 2025 entry programmes are now closed for applications, but we welcome visitors who would like to speak to us about 2026 entry programmes and beyond!
Everyone is welcome at MBDA
We are always looking to expand and diversify our talent pool, as we know that a diverse workplace breeds collaboration and innovation.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and industries. We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments for attending our events, and/or throughout your recruitment process. You can find more details about what support is available on our Accessibility & Reasonable Adjustments page. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
MBDA representatives from some of our inclusivity employee networks will be in attendance on the day of the event, should you wish to discuss anything with them about our inclusion and diversity initiatives.
What to expect if/when joining MBDA
Employees at MBDA UK have excellent opportunities for career progression and internal mobility. Key benefits of working here inlcude flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level / contract), bonus scheme(s), a comprehensive pension package, annual salary reviews, excellent on-site facilities, and much more. Visit our benefits page (in the menu above) to find out more.
You will also be joining a committed team of people, where each employee's unique skills and experience are valued and listened to. We emphasise an inclusive and collaborative work environment with training and development available for all employees offering roles which are challenging and fulfilling.
FAQs
Parking - Visitor parking will be available on the day.
Accessibility – Please contact us if you have any specific accessibility requirements.
CVs – We aim to be a green employer, and always comply with GDPR guidance. Therefore, we will not be accepting paper CVs on the day.
Queries - For any questions ahead of the event, please refer to our contact us.
Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.