MBDA UK early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against MBDA UK's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with MBDA UK. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Schemegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No6 stages
- No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No6 stages
- Undergraduate PlacementsplacementNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No6 stages
- Summer PlacementsinternshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
Graduate Scheme
How MBDA UK recruits
September 2027 programme (applications open). 6 stages, from MBDA UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where MBDA UK names them.
Submit an application
Application form
Application form with factual questions, role-related questions and a free section about yourself. One early careers application per recruitment year.
“Our application form contains a few factual questions, some questions relating to the role you have applied for and a section for you to tell us all about you!”
Online assessment part one (strengths)
Online tests
Online strengths assessment tailored to MBDA and its early careers schemes.
“Next in our process is part one of our online strengths assessment, completely tailored to our business and early careers schemes.”
Online assessment part two (video tasks)
Recorded video interview
Three recorded video tasks based on authentic work scenarios from the programme.
- 3 questions
“Part two of our online assessments include three video recorded tasks which are authentic work scenario based activities”
Internal review
Other stage
Hiring managers and recruiters review the application and assessment results and shortlist for assessment centres.
“Hiring managers and members of the recruitment team assess your application and assessment results and if successful, you'll be shortlisted for our assessment centres.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Half-day virtual strengths-based assessment centre with a range of tasks and meeting current programme members and the department.
“Our strength based assessment centre is a half day virtual experience!”
Offer
Offer
A call within three weeks of the assessment day with feedback and offer details.
“We'll call you within three weeks of your assessment day to talk through your feedback and the finer details of your offer”
Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
How MBDA UK recruits
2027 apprenticeships (applications open October 2026). 6 stages, from MBDA UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where MBDA UK names them.
Submit an application
Application form
Application form with factual questions, role-related questions and a free section about yourself. One early careers application per recruitment year.
“Our application form contains a few factual questions and details on your education, some questions relating to the role you have applied for and a section for you to tell us all about you!”
Online assessment part one (strengths)
Online tests
Online strengths assessment tailored to MBDA and its early careers schemes.
“Next in our process is part one of our online strengths assessment, completely tailored to our business and early careers schemes.”
Online assessment part two (video tasks)
Recorded video interview
Three recorded video tasks based on authentic work scenarios from the programme.
- 3 questions
“Part two of our online assessments include three video recorded tasks which are authentic work scenario based activities”
Internal review
Other stage
Hiring managers and recruiters review the application and assessment results and shortlist for assessment centres.
“Hiring managers and members of the recruitment team assess your application and assessment results and if successful, you'll be shortlisted for our assessment centres.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Half-day virtual strengths-based assessment centre with a range of tasks and meeting current programme members and the department.
“Our strength based assessment centre is a half day virtual experience!”
Offer
Offer
A call within three weeks of the assessment day with feedback and offer details.
“We'll call you within three weeks of your assessment day to talk through your feedback and the finer details of your offer”
Undergraduate Placements
How MBDA UK recruits
September 2027 placements (applications open). 6 stages, from MBDA UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where MBDA UK names them.
Submit an application
Application form
Application form with factual questions, role-related questions and a free section about yourself. One early careers application per recruitment year.
“Our application form contains a few factual questions, some questions relating to the role you have applied for and a section for you to tell us all about you!”
Online assessment part one (strengths)
Online tests
Online strengths assessment tailored to MBDA and its early careers schemes.
“Part one of our online strengths assessment, completely tailored to our business and early careers schemes.”
Online assessment part two (video tasks)
Recorded video interview
Three recorded video tasks based on authentic work scenarios from the programme.
- 3 questions
“Part two of our online assessments include three video recorded tasks which are authentic work scenario based activities”
Internal review
Other stage
Hiring managers and recruiters review the application and assessment results and shortlist for assessment centres.
“Hiring managers and members of the recruitment team assess your application and assessment results and if successful, you'll be shortlisted for our assessment centres.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Half-day virtual strengths-based assessment centre with a range of tasks and meeting current programme members and the department.
“Our strength based assessment centre is a half day virtual experience!”
Offer
Offer
A call within three weeks of the assessment day with feedback and offer details.
“We'll call you within three weeks of your assessment day to talk through your feedback and the finer details of your offer”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Scheme
Explicit blanket statement: unable to sponsor any visa applications, despite holding a live sponsor licence
“we are unable to sponsor any visa applications”
Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
MBDA says nationality, previous nationalities and place of birth can limit which roles you can be cleared for, and most roles need UK or dual UK nationality.
“factors including your background, nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform”
Undergraduate Placements
MBDA says outright that it cannot sponsor visas and effectively requires UK or dual UK nationality.
“No. Due to the nature of our business and security restrictions that are applied, we are unable to sponsor any visa applications.”
Summer Placements
Paid ten-week summer placements for undergraduate students in engineering, software, manufacturing and business.
MBDA UK on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the MBDA UK graduate scheme application process?
- MBDA UK's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Submit an application, then Online assessment part one (strengths), then Online assessment part two (video tasks), then Internal review, then Assessment centre, then Offer.
- Does MBDA UK use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. MBDA UK lists a recorded video interview stage ("Online assessment part two (video tasks)"), 3 questions.
- Does MBDA UK sponsor visas for graduates?
- Explicit blanket statement: unable to sponsor any visa applications, despite holding a live sponsor licence
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