Aerospace Engineer

Job description

Aeronautical Engineer

Would you like to become a valued member of our Engineering team, supporting the design and development of military aircraft? We currently have a number of vacancies for Aeronautical Engineers at our site in either Warton or Samlesbury.

As an Aeronautical Engineer, you will be placed in a team undertaking a specific role on an aircraft programme such as the Hawk, Typhoon or a new programme in the future pipeline. BAE Systems Air Sector Engineering is responsible for the design and build of fixed wing military, training aircraft and unmanned aircraft, as well as providing training, support and information services for the UK RAF and other customers worldwide. You will typically be part of a team consisting of six to eight members, reporting to a Team Leader. Depending on your academic background, this role could focus on in structural design of wings and fuselages; design of avionics systems such as radar and defensive aids; or ensuring that our products conform to customer requirements.

You will have the opportunity to play a key role ensuring quality products are delivered to the armed forces. The role itself will enable you to learn from experienced engineers, whilst working on interesting and varied activities.

Your main responsibilities as an Aeronautical Engineer will involve:

· Analysing data

· Report or specification writing

· Carrying out engineering calculations

· Modelling activities, such as system modelling, finite element analysis, as well as functional and physical modelling

Your skills and qualifications as an Aeronautical Engineer:

At least a 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject, such as: maths, physics, systems engineering, aerospace, aeronautical, mechanical, electrical or computer science

Good IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What we're looking for in you:

You will ideally have a passion to develop a career within engineering, alongside a willingness to learn from others and work effectively as part of a team. You must have good analytical and problem solving ability. Excellent verbal and written communications will also be key to enabling the production of high quality outputs within this role.

Location: Warton or Samlesbury

Salary: £32, 660

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company's international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .