Graduate Electronic Systems Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; Borstal; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Mechanical Engineer to work on the design and manufacturing of innovative products. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and demonstrate engineering principles in their work. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£2,000 Welcome Bonus

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Predicted to obtain a 2.2 in a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Progress the design and manufacture new and existing products.
• Support detail design through CAD modelling.
• Assist with analysis of reported issues and failures.
• Draft technical reports and drawings.
• Conduct tests on components for reliability.
• Build prototype products for testing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

CAD modelling

Mechanical analysis techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a mechanical related engineering degree

Job description

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Applying your understanding of mechanical engineering principles, as well as materials and manufacturing processes, to progress the design, development and manufacture new and existing products and supporting equipment.
• Working to support the detail design and optimisation of components and assemblies through CAD modelling and mechanical analysis techniques.
• Assisting with the analysis of reported issues and failures.
• Drafting technical reports, presentations and technical drawings.
• Supporting the analysis and testing of components and assemblies, to ensure we deliver a robust, safe, and reliable product.
• Hands-on building of prototype products and test equipment, to facilitate development testing and qualification.

Qualifications

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 mechanical related engineering degree.

About the employer

Delivering world leading controls and display solutions for more than 70 years, the workforce is at the forefront of exciting electronic technologies, including the Striker II Helmet, active control sticks and flight control computers.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

Benefits

• Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share plans
• Flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts
• Annual incentive eligibility