Undergraduate Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems.; Borstal; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology provider based in Rochester is seeking an Undergraduate Electronic Systems Manufacturing Engineer to support production and improve manufacturing processes. This role involves liaising with technical teams, managing a 3D print facility, and requires a relevant engineering degree. Candidates are expected to work on-site full-time and the contract lasts for 12 months, starting on June 22, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Predicted to obtain a 2.2 in degree.
• Must understand Quality tools and principles.
• Experience liaising with technical departments.

Responsibilities

• Support production documentation.
• Liaise with technical departments to resolve challenges.
• Manage 3D print facility.

Skills

Tooling design

Additive manufacturing

Continuous improvement

CAD skills

Quality mindset

Education

2.2 in Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

Job description

Overview

Description

Job Title: Undergraduate Electronic Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Rochester (Kent)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary: £24,300

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the production of appropriate department documentation, such as planning documents and training material.
• Liaising with other technical departments (i.e technicians, machine shop, new product introduction) to resolve manufacturing challenges or for planning purposes.
• Day to day support of our manufacturing cells including continuous improvement of cell layouts and processes.
• Understanding the importance of a Quality first mindset and some of the Quality tools we use (i.e auditing, non-conformance, concessions).
• Developing ad-hoc skills around tooling design, supporting additive manufacturing (i.e 3D printing) and CAD skills (AutoCAD, CREO).
• Running and management of the 3D print facility.

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 Manufacturing Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering degree.

Start date and contract length

Start date (dd Month Year): 22nd June 2026

Length of contract: 12 months