Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer - Summer Placement 2026

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As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer within the Image Processing UK department, you will play a critical role in the development of MBDA products and technologies. You will be an important member of a department that produces world-leading algorithms that use imaging sensors to provide situational awareness, and guide weapons to their target with maximum precision.

Salary: £23,495 pro-rated
Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
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.

What We Can Offer You

• 10 week placement: starting June 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 5 days
• Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity

Image Processing UK is an innovative, cohesive department where the contributions of each individual have real value. As part of our team you will benefit from an excellent working culture built on individual empowerment and mutual support.

You will be a key team member at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and have the chance to make a difference from day one. Every day you will work in a supported and motivated team to research and solve problems in an exciting and cutting-edge field.

As part of your summer placement, you will have the opportunity to own and guide your own research project, and have exposure to many different projects, in different areas within the department.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Utilising Image Processing, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Computational Imaging techniques, to conduct research studies into cutting-edge technological innovations for future products.
• Developing algorithms as part of a wider product programme; working in collaboration with expert engineers and other graduates from a broad range of fields, and gaining an in-depth knowledge of the weapon's design and functionality.

Within these tasks, you will have the opportunity to develop skills with the following tools and platforms:

• Matlab and Simulink
• Python
• Deep Learning libraries (e.g. Pytorch, scikit-learn, ONNX)
• C/C++
• Hardware development boards (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson products)

What We're Looking For From You

Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related STEM discipline.

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