Length of contract
Permanent contract
Start date (dd Month Year)
13th April 2026
Qualification requirements
As a minimum requirement, you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, an aerospace-related degree, or any STEM subject.
Description
Job title: Graduate Airframe Engineer
Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, for this role, you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.
Salary
£34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus
What you'll be doing
The Graduate Airframe Engineer role is divided into four disciplines: Aerodynamics, Design, Materials, and Structural.
* Aerodynamics: Delivers aerodynamic solutions that maintain, develop, and apply aerodynamic capability to aircraft programmes.
* Design Engineering: Responsible for producing the integrated airframe design definition and physical product design dataset to enable manufacturing, through-life support, qualification, and certification.
* Materials Engineering: Provides technical support for materials and processes, and capabilities for materials development and manufacturing activities.
* Structures Engineering: Defines initial airframe structural requirements and ensures the ongoing structural integrity of BAE Systems' air products.
Benefits
Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, extensive flexible discounts on 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 Team
With a proud heritage in developing, manufacturing, upgrading, and supporting world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft, our team operates globally supporting the design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that might affect your performance during assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.
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