Graduate Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems.; Borstal; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Rochester is seeking a Graduate Electronic Systems Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of innovative products. The role requires a minimum 2.2 in a relevant degree and offers a competitive salary along with a £2,000 welcome bonus. The position involves hands-on work and collaboration with the Electronic Systems Team, promoting an inclusive and dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with CAD modelling and mechanical analysis.
• Ability to draft technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Progress the design, development and manufacture of products.
• Support detail design and optimization of components.
• Assist with analysis of reported issues and failures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

CAD modelling

Analytical skills

Technical report drafting

Education

2.2 in Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical related Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Electronic Systems Mechanical Engineer

Location: Rochester (Kent)

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

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

What you'll be doing

• Applying your understanding of mechanical engineering principles, as well as materials and manufacturing processes, to progress the design, development and manufacture of 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.

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 Electronic Systems Team

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.

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 Mechanical related Engineering degree.

Start date

7th September 2026

Length of contract

Permanent contract