Systems Engineering Intern 2026 - 12 Months Placement
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
This post is for a Systems Engineering Intern to work within the engineering function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) ideally based in Bristol but with an option for basing it in Frimley, Yoevil or Gosport for the right candidate. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,600 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
The Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Department comprises of 6 capabilities providing people, process and tools into programmes across the business. The capabilities are: Project Engineering; Human Factors; Systems Security; Requirements; Modelling and Architecture; and Verification and Validation.
Position Responsibilities:
As a member of the SEIT Department, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a one or more programmes and business development opportunities within the Fixed Wing, Vertical Life or Digital and Future Programmes Business Units and additionally contribute to engineering excellence across the company.
The successful candidate for this position will be responsible to a SEIT Technical Lead on the allocated scope of work. They will be involved with technical management and design of systems solutions, system integration and providing support in order to facilitate the delivery of milestones within time and budget, and maintaining customer satisfaction.
The role is fundamental in translating customer needs/requirements into appropriate solutions. It requires the successful candidate to work in multidisciplinary teams to generate proposals and develop deliverable solutions.
The role will include working autonomously and as part of various teams and may involve interaction with other parts of Boeing and our suppliers.
Key Tasks include:
1. Determining, evolving and managing stakeholder requirements
2. System Design including aspects of: Concept generation, Functional analysis using techniques such as Model Based Systems Engineering, Interface Management, Maintaining Design Integrity, Modelling and Simulation, Selecting Preferred Solutions, Integration & Verification, Validation and Transition to Operation
3. Systems Engineering Management, including: Project Planning, Monitoring and Control, tailoring of generic processes, input to technical risks and opportunities
4. The application of the fundamental concepts of systems thinking to systems engineering. These include: understanding what a system is; its context within its environment; its boundaries and interfaces; its lifecycle and an appreciation of the role the system plays in the super system of which it is a part.
5. The tailoring and application of engineering initiatives, best practices and processes.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
6. Aiming for MEng/BEng in an engineering related subject
7. Candidates should be studying for a degree in Engineering.
8. Experience with Software will be an advantage.
9. Candidates should also have excellent communication and team working skills and a proactive approach to work.
Typical Education & Experience:
10. Systems, Computing, Engineering and associated subjects
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)