Industrial Placement Analytics Engineer

In this placement, you apply numerical and analytical skills to assess weapon system performance for the MOD. You’ll join a Defence Analytics Group in Central London and work on real-world problems using physics-based analysis and in-house tools, with opportunities to develop ad-hoc software in Python. You’ll produce reports and presentations for MOD customers and partner nations, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. This role offers hands-on impact in defence analytics and a clear path to deep software and analysis capabilities.

• generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days
• award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• mental health support and financial advice
• employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity
• flexible benefits up to 500 on private healthcare, dental, lifestyle discounts
• career development opportunities

• Conduct physics-based analysis to assess real-world weapon system performance
• Develop and/or extend ad-hoc software primarily in Python to support analyses
• Produce reports and presentations for MOD customers and partner nations
• Provide timely ad hoc advice and support to MOD stakeholders
• Engage in technical exchanges with UK and international partners
• Travel for technical discussions with partners as needed

• STEM background with strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Solid understanding of scientific methods and physical principles
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and self-management, able to meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication across technical levels
• Willingness to work on-site in central London

• Interpersonal communication
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability to short-notice requests
• Python
• C#
• experience with ad-hoc software development