Key Takeaways
- 12-month placement as an Undergraduate Air Systems Engineer.
- Salary of £25,900 per year.
- Based in Prestwick, Ayrshire, with hybrid working expected.
- Requires a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or Master’s pass in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace, Technology, Systems or Engineering.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement for an Undergraduate Air Systems Engineer.
Location
Prestwick (Ayrshire). You will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.
Salary
£25,900 per year.
End Date
16th June 2028
Role Description
Undergraduate Systems Engineers can be deployed into Systems Engineering, Mission Systems, Flight Systems, Electromagnetics and Test & Evaluation roles. You will be providing critical capabilities to our national and international customers working on products such as Typhoon, Future Combat Air System, Autonomous Systems and Mission Support Products. As well as technical engineering, you will also learn the importance of schedule, cost, stakeholder management and through-life support whilst considering safety and environmental concerns. These roles may include UK and International business travel.
Core Duties
As a Undergraduate Systems Engineer, your duties may include, but not be limited to:
- Requirements Management
- System Specification
- Research, Design & Development
- Systems Modelling & Integration
- Qualification, Certification & Acceptance
- Product Support
Qualification Requirements
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace, Technology, Systems or Engineering.
Start Date
21st June 2027
Length of Contract
12 months
Security and Export Control
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.