Graduate Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Graduate Air Systems Engineer to support the development and design of high-performance aircraft systems. The role offers opportunities in Flight and Mission Systems, focusing on both technical and project management skills within a vibrant team environment. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme, health plans, and employee share options, emphasizing an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2:2 in an Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Willingness to travel for business.

Responsibilities

• Support development of current and future aviation products.
• Capture and analyze requirements.
• Design and optimize system architectures.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Safety Considerations

Environmental Concerns

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Systems Engineering

Degree in any STEM subject

Job description

Length of contract
Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year)
13th April 2026

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace related degree, Systems Engineering or any STEM subject.

Description

Job title: Graduate Air Systems Engineer

Location:Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

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

What you’ll be doing:
Within Systems Engineering we have opportunities in Flight and Mission Systems disciplines. As well as the technical aspects, you will also learn the important factors such as schedules, costs, training, through life support whilst considering safety and environmental concerns.
• Supporting the development of our current and future Products to ensure that systems are designed and integrated.
• Capturing and analysing requirements to understand the business and to deliver the product.
• Supporting the design and optimisation of system architectures and solutions using system modelling techniques
• Defining the verification and validation approach to achieve certification and acceptance with customers.
• Roles may include UK/international business travel.

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 Air Team: we have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

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.