Graduate Airframe Engineer

55 Redefined Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Graduate Airframe Engineer to join their team. The role involves working on aerodynamics, design, materials, and structures for aircraft. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be prepared for hybrid working arrangements. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounts on health and lifestyle benefits

Green car schemes

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 or predicted 2:2 in relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop aerodynamic solutions to enhance aircraft capabilities.
• Create integrated airframe design definitions.
• Provide technical support for materials and processes.
• Define structural aspects of the airframe.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

STEM

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Length of contract: Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year): 13th April 2026

Qualification requirements:

Minimum requirements include a 2:2 or predicted 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, an aerospace-related degree, or any STEM subject.

Description:

Job title: Graduate Airframe Engineer

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire). We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, attendance at the site is expected 3-5 days per week.

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

What you’ll be doing:

The Graduate Airframe Engineer role is divided into four disciplines: Aerodynamics, Design, Materials, and Structures.

• Aerodynamics: Develops aerodynamic solutions to maintain and enhance aircraft capabilities.
• Design Engineering: Responsible for creating integrated airframe design definitions and physical product datasets for manufacturing, support, qualification, and certification.
• Materials Engineering: Provides technical support for materials and processes, including materials development and manufacturing activities.
• Structures Engineering: Defines initial structural aspects of the airframe and ensures ongoing structural integrity of BAE Systems' air products.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounts on health and lifestyle benefits, green car schemes, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Air Team: With a heritage in developing and supporting combat and fast jet aircraft, supporting aircraft such as Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest across the globe.

Why BAE Systems?

Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions. Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring certain residency and nationality criteria for eligibility.