Graduate Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems.; Cowes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Graduate Maritime Services Mechanical Engineer in Cowes. You will support the design and development of Mechanical Systems, conduct assessments, and produce technical documentation. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 2.2 or higher in relevant STEM degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of Mechanical Systems.
• Conduct assessments using Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Produce technical documentation in line with company guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Finite Element Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM subject

Job description

Description

Job title: Graduate Maritime Services Mechanical Engineer

Location: Cowes (Isle of Wight)
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4-5days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the design and development of Mechanical Systems, including but not limited to Thermal, Fluid and High-Pressure Air Systems.
• Conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis assessments of solutions.
• Support failure investigation and fault analysis, including testing of rectification solutions.
• Support design solutions at all stages of the lifecycle from ideation to in service support.
• Support installation of design solutions across product portfolio.
• Produce technical documentation in line with company guidelines.
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of Maritime Services Mechanical processes.

Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar team: BAE Systems provides Radar products and support services to a diverse range of customers worldwide, including the Royal Navy. Becoming a member of the Radar team will provide you with significant exposure to the BAE Systems organisation as you engage with engineering functions across the business, delivering radar capabilities and development, with the radar team covering the whole engineering cycle using the latest cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to grow and enhance your skills and knowledge within a supportive, global business.

Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM subject, including Mechanical, Aerospace & Automotive.

Start date (dd Month Year)
13th April 2026

Length of contract
Permanent contract