MBDA Systems Engineer interview experience

The day itself was on-site in Stevenage, and the atmosphere was genuinely positive—people felt welcoming and open, which made it easier to stay relaxed.

They structured the assessment around three main tasks. I had to deliver an individual presentation that I’d prepared in advance, then there was a group task where the interaction mattered just as much as the task outcome, and finally I sat down for an hour-long interview with two assessors. The mix felt intentional: they weren’t just listening for what I knew, but also how I organized my thoughts, worked with others, and communicated under