I applied through other source. I interviewed at MBDA (Stevenage, England) in Feb 2026
Interview
The application process was just under 3 months long. You will have to pass multiple stages including an online assessment with cognitive tests, online job simulation where you record yourself answering what you would do in a work environment, and an assessment centre with a strengths based interview and team exercise with other candidates (all online). If you succeed, you will get an offer.
This process was efficient and every stage was explained well on what we have to do with little pressure. My advice is to stay calm and be enthusiastic about your interest in the role you applied for, they love to see enthusiasm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked in the strengths based interview about job specific roles, in my case about the systems engineering process and validation/verification. Most questions relate to what makes you fit for the role and why you want to join.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at MBDA in Feb 2022
Interview
Applied through online application. The application is different as the questions asked, are specifically towards the role I was applying for. There wasn't an online test involved either.
I was invited to a virtual assessment centre approx 1 month after submitting the application. The assessment centre lasted around 4-5 hours and it started off with getting to know graduates and employees. There were team exercises and a strength based/technical interview. Interviewers and the HR team made me feel relaxed and it wasn't stressful.
I received a reply after 2 weeks where I wasn't selected for the position due to a lack of technical skills but I was offered another position which suited my skills better. This process only involved another short interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Three different areas of the department I applied to were present. I was asked to tell the interviewers about which area I would choose and why depending on my skills and experience