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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.\nThis role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Friday 22nd January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.\nWhat we can offer you:\nFully funded qualification starting September 2027\nPaid travel expenses to and from your place of study\nAnnual pay reviews\nHealthcare Cash Plan : provides support with everyday health related costs - including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing\n25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave\nStudy leave during exam periods\nProgramme structure - your work at MBDA:\nYou'll study onsite at Cambridge Regional College (Cambridge) 1 day per week. When not studying you'll be working in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and can expect to be onsite at MBDA for the remainder of the working week.\nAs an Engineering Apprentice you will work in an open-plan working environment with state of the art testing and manufacturing facilities and laboratories aimed at aiding your learning and development.\nOur collaborative approach and culture of sharing knowledge will be key to your development. We trust each other to thrive; support one another to learn, and when you join us, you’ll bring a different perspective to how we see the future.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an apprenticeship scheme that has developed winners of some of the most prestigious apprenticeship awards in the UK.\nYou'll experience rotational placements over your 4 year scheme. This way of studying allows you to earn academic and nationally recognised qualifications as well as gain hands on learning experience within a professional and friendly workplace.\nAt college you'll be learning your basic skills with your remaining time spent on placements, typically lasting three to six months.\nPlacements within the business include;\nMechanical Design\nMissile Design incl. Hardware-In-The-Loop\nManufacturing\nIntegration and Systems Validation\nCustomer Support\nEnvironmental Engineering\nQuality\nProcurement\nDrawing Office\nWe will also help you to achieve Professional qualification through the IMechE, IET or RAeS.\nWhat we’re looking for from you:\nThis role has specific qualification and subject criteria so please make sure you carefully check your eligibility against this criteria before applying otherwise your application will not be considered. If you are currently studying and predicted to meet these requirements by the start date you are welcome to apply.\nGCSEs:\nGCSE Maths at Grade 5 minimum\nGCSE English Language at Grade 4 minimum\nAn additional 3 GCSE's at Grade 4 minimum to include a Science or Technology subject\nAfter GCSEs:\nFollowing your GCSE's you must have completed one of the following qualification routes, equivalent to a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points:\nA level: Three A levels with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, including A level Mathematics, with no individual grade below C.\nBTEC: A single Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering at MMM or above, including a Distinction in Further Maths module.\nT level: T Level in Engineering with a minimum Merit grade. \nPlease 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. 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