Software Modelling Degree Apprenticeship 2025

Software Modelling Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2025

Salary: £18,000 plus a £3000 joining bonus.

Work Location: MBDA Bristol

Learning Provider Location: University Centre Weston, Winter Gardens

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.

Closing date for this role is midnight on Friday 24th January

The opportunity:

System modelling is a vital tool used to ensure MBDA provides reliable and cost-efficient weapon systems to our customers!

We build a variety of dynamic system performance models, embedded systems, and real-time models for MBDA products. Our models are developed and used extensively throughout the product lifecycle, from feasibility through to service support. When used internally, our performance models allow our system designers to estimate performance which they can use to guide the product design. For our customer, these models provide a method of verifying system performance while reducing reliance on prohibitively expensive testing and trials. Our real-time models contribute to training environments for pilots and provide numerous engineering testing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing accurate system models that are both large in scale and highly sophisticated with many interdependencies.

• Developing lower fidelity models designed to run at real-time while maintaining an accurate representation of the weapon system.

As a model developer, you will often encounter new and exciting challenges which will require you to apply intuition and innovation to optimally tackle!

You will learn how to build simulation software in programming languages/environments such as:

• Mathworks (MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow)

• Fortran

• C/C++

Our teams implement Agile working practices and dynamic working across multiple projects to meet demand, aided by the use of collaborative tools. We work closely with other departments and companies to integrate subsystem models and design data. From these interactions, you\’ll gain a broad understanding of each subsystem that makes up the weapon and how the system architecture integrates the subsystems to provide an overall capability.

Programme structure:

You will study towards a BSc (Hons) degree in Digital and Technology Solutions Software Engineer at University Centre Weston, fully funded by MBDA over four years. Course delivery is a blend of virtual and face-to-face.

This apprenticeship programme contains one virtual study day a week with the university, and the remainder of the working week is spent in rotational placements around the Simulation & Modelling departments. You will gain vast experience on multiple projects and develop diverse abilities to complete tasks. An exception to this structure is that at the start and end of each module, you will spend three days learning on-site at university.

Placements outside the department are also encouraged for our apprentices to gain knowledge of the wider business.

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 (Grade B or above) PLUS another STEM subject (science, technology, engineering, or maths)

   • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering including a Distinction in Further Maths

This role would be great for someone that enjoys using maths in their everyday life! You\’ll be using maths to understand and solve problems – with the guidance and support of your team.

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.

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.

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