Engineering Graduate

The Boeing Company; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Life cover

Maternity pay

On-site health service

Employee discounts

Free parking

Career development

Job summary

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company in Belfast, invites graduates to join a dynamic engineering team on a multi-disciplinary programme. You’ll contribute to aerospace projects from day one, rotate across design, materials, testing and manufacturing, and develop your technical and professional skills with coaching and mentoring.

Degree holders in Mechanical, Aerospace or related fields who can commit to 36 hours per week in Belfast, with a 2.2+ (or 2.1/MEng) achievement, are encouraged to apply for

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Engineering accredited to pursue CEng status.
• 36 hours per week, 5 days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with strong communication and genuine aerospace interest.

Responsibilities

• Graduate engineers will work across multiple disciplines and projects.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and other teams to deliver real outcomes.
• Develop professional and technical skills through coaching, mentoring and hands-on training.

Skills

Design Engineering

Research & Technology

Materials & Processes

Stress Analysis

Test & Technical Systems Eng.

Education

Honours degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Engineering

2.1 or 1st class honours considered (MEng/BEng+MSc)

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Graduate Engineering Opportunities 2027

Starting Salary 38,956

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company - Belfast

Ready to help shape the future of flight?

At Short Brothers, we're not just building aircraft components, we're creating innovative technologies that connect people, businesses, and communities around the world.

With over 100 years of engineering excellence behind us and an exciting future ahead, we're looking for the next generation of engineers to join our team in Belfast and help solve some of aerospace's biggest challenges.

From developing advanced materials and ultra-lightweight structures to supporting more sustainable aviation, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact from day one.

Why Join Us?

This isn't a graduate programme where you'll spend months making coffee or sitting on the sidelines.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, and gain exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies while building the skills needed for a long-term career.

What You Can Expect:

Benefits Include:

• 36 hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Generous holidays and a range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Generous life cover
• Enhanced maternity-leave pay
• Access to 24/7 online GP services
• Occupational sick scheme
• On-site Occupational Health department
• Employee Assistance programme
• Professional development and growth, including coaching and mentoring
• Advancement opportunities
• Access to exclusive employee discounts
• Free car-parking

Where Could You Make Your Mark?

We're recruiting graduates across a range of engineering disciplines, including:

• Design Engineering
• Research & Technology
• Materials & Processes
• Stress Analysis
• Test & Technical Systems Engineering

No matter where you start, you'll have the chance to collaborate across different teams, broaden your experience, and discover the area that inspires you most.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for curious minds, problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who are excited about the future of aerospace.

Whether you're passionate about design, manufacturing, sustainability, materials, or advanced technology, we want people who are eager to learn, challenge ideas, and make a difference.

Essential Requirements

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how they meet the appropriate job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• Successful candidates will be forecasted for or have an honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a directly relevant subject (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Product-Design Engineering, Advanced Composites and Polymers, Metallurgy, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering) where the course content has been accredited by one of the major engineering institutions enabling applicants to pursue CEng status.
• Requirement to work 36 hours per week 5 days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in aerospace industry as a career.

Desirable Criteria:

• A forecasted or achieved 2.1, 1st class honours degree or Masters degree (MEng, or Beng+MSc) may be considered during the shortlisting for this role.
• Preference may be given to candidates with an Aeronautical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree.

Build Your Future With Short Brothers a Boeing Company

The aerospace industry is entering an exciting new era of innovation, sustainability, and technological transformation.

As a graduate, you'll be part of a team helping to define what's next while developing your own career with one of the world's most recognised aerospace organisations.

If you're ready to turn your engineering knowledge into real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Dates

• Degree qualification must be achieved by July2027
• Applications close: 4pm Tuesday 10th November

Graduates who have already achieved the required qualifications may also be considered for opportunities available earlier in 2027.

Bring your ideas. Build your skills. Shape the future of aerospace.

Export Control Requirements:

This is a Non-United States Position

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.