Graduate Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Graduate Air Systems Engineer in Prestwick. The role involves supporting system development and design, with a competitive salary of £34,000 and a welcome bonus. Candidates should have a relevant degree and will benefit from a range of flexible and discounted health and wellbeing options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• As a minimum requirement, you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of current and future products to ensure systems are designed and integrated.
• Capture and analyze requirements to understand the business and deliver the product.
• Support the design and optimization of system architectures using modeling techniques.
• Define the verification and validation approach for certification and acceptance.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related STEM subject

Job description

Overview

Length of contract Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year) 6th July 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: Prestwick (Ayrshire)

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 & 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.

When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your cv
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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