Mechanical Engineer Placement

BAE Systems; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Hands-on experience

Flexible working

Job summary

BAE Systems invites you to join its undergraduate placement, where you’ll design, develop and test complex mechanical systems and support building new products.

You’ll receive first‑class mentoring, work with experienced colleagues on meaningful, high‑profile projects, and have the chance to join a graduate programme after successful placement. Start date: June 2027. We value diversity and flexible ways of working, with a strong focus on wellbeing to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test complex mechanical systems.
• Support the build of new products.

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2)

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

As an undergraduate, you could be involved in designing, developing and testing complex mechanical systems as well as supporting the build of our new products.

What’s in it for you?

Own your future. Shape a safer tomorrow.

Join BAE Systems on an undergraduate programme and be part of something bigger. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contributing ideas and seeing the impact of your work firsthand.

Our undergraduate placements offer a valuable first step in your career, giving you practical, hands‑on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. You'll receive first‑class mentoring from inspiring people and have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high‑profile projects that help shape a safer future.

We believe diversity fuels innovation, so your ideas will be valued and your contribution recognised. With flexible ways of working and a strong focus on wellbeing, you'll have the support to thrive.

Successful placements may lead to future opportunities on one of our graduate programmes.

Join us - shape a career that’s uniquely yours.

Entry requirements?

You’ll need to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

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.

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is a competency-based interview, either virtual or face‑to‑face.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

Our undergraduate placement offers a valuable first step in your career, enabling you to gain practical, hands‑on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Our one-year programme will give you the chance to work on meaningful projects, receive mentoring from experienced colleagues and gain valuable insight into life at BAE Systems.

Start Date: June 2027