Aerospace Integration Engineer Placement

BAE Systems; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems UK invites applications for an undergraduate placement in a fast-growing discipline where you will apply system engineering principles to develop concepts and designs for customer service operations.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues from day one, receiving mentoring and gaining hands-on experience on high-profile projects that help shape a safer future. Start date around June 2027 and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Security clearances are required; Baseline Personnel Security Standard must be achieved.
• National Security Vetting may require 5 to 10 years of UK residency depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Work on an undergraduate programme applying system engineering principles to concepts and designs for customer service operations.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues and contribute ideas from day one.

Education

2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

As an undergraduate, you will work in a fast growing discipline applying system engineering principles to the development of concepts and designs for customer service operations.

What’s in it for you?

Own your future. Shape a safer tomorrow.

Join BAE Systems on an undergraduate programme and be part of something bigger. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contributing ideas and seeing the impact of your work firsthand.

Our undergraduate placements offer a valuable first step in your career, giving you practical, hands‑on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. You'll receive first‑class mentoring from inspiring people and have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high‑profile projects that help shape a safer future.

We believe diversity fuels innovation, so your ideas will be valued and your contribution recognised. With flexible ways of working and a strong focus on wellbeing, you'll have the support to thrive.

Successful placements may lead to future opportunities on one of our graduate programmes.

Join us - shape a career that’s uniquely yours.

Entry requirements?

You’ll need to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is a competency‑based interview, either virtual or face‑to‑face.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

Our undergraduate placement offers a valuable first step in your career, enabling you to gain practical, hands‑on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Our one‑year programme will give you the chance to work on meaningful projects, receive mentoring from experienced colleagues and gain valuable insight into life at BAE Systems.

Start Date: June 2027