Junior Systems Engineer

UK Flexible

Air

Engineering

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Job Description

Job Title: Junior Systems Engineer

Location: Warton / Samlesbury (Lancashire) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £35,047 – £45,154 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

Want to help shape the future of the aerospace industry? We are looking for talented individuals to help develop exciting future technologies and support the fleet of in-service aircraft. We have numerous career opportunities currently available, including:

  • Designing the mission enablement systems for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
  • Supporting the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with new systems such as advanced radar and next-generation weapons
  • Innovating the air capability of the future through FalconWorks, our Research and Technology centre

We will help to develop your early career in engineering and technology. We want you to grow to become our future leaders of projects and people.

Your skills and experiences:

  • A degree in the field of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, Systems or Software)
  • Demonstrable post-graduate experience in an engineering or technology role
  • Systems modelling and analysis experience with toolsets such as MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo, IBM DOORS and PLM Teamcenter
  • Awareness of Model Based Systems Engineering approaches (e.g. SysML, UML)
  • Innovative and creative problem-solving skills to inspire continuous improvement
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to drive success in a team environment
  • Awareness of project management techniques and knowledge of the engineering product development lifecycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air Engineering Teams:

All of our roles offer an exciting opportunity to collaborate within a diverse team of experienced engineers at the forefront of industry innovation. We offer rewarding and inspiring opportunities to develop advanced skills and help solve the engineering challenges of today. 

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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

Closing Date: 31st January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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  • Diversity, equity and inclusion

    We want everyone here to feel valued and empowered to thrive. Who you are should never define what you can do. We believe when you bring together different people and different perspectives it inspires creativity and drives innovation. It helps us fulfil our purpose and it’s integral to our culture. Everyone is heard and respected here.
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  • Learning and development

    If you’re curious, hungry for more responsibility, and prepared to step out of your comfort zone, there are endless opportunities to grow with us. At every stage of your career our first-class training, coaching and development programmes, role models and mentors will help you embrace your potential and take the next step.
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  • Reward and benefits

    Great work deserves benefits that go beyond your salary. Whether it’s health, wellbeing, or financial security for you and your family – our flexible benefits help you focus on what’s important to you.
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  • Making an impact

    Together we embrace every opportunity to have a positive impact. On the world around us, our communities, and each other.
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