Graduate Quality Assurance

Graduate Air Quality Assurance

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)

Start Date: 8th September 2025

BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. On our Graduate programme, you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change based on the needs of the business. The hybrid working details will be outlined by your line manager.

Salary: £34,000 plus a £2,000 Welcome Bonus

At BAE Systems Air, we have a rich history of developing and supporting leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft worldwide. We support customers globally across the entire air sector lifecycle, from design and development to training and maintenance.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What You Will Be Doing

Quality Engineers work across multiple functions and life cycle phases, driving business improvement activities while ensuring system and functional requirements are met. They develop skills in areas such as Quality performance management, tools and techniques, validation and verification, non-conformance management, and change management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Engineers undertake a broad range of tasks to develop an understanding of the business, lifecycle phases, supply chain, products, and customers. Tasks may include:

• Quality assurance and control activities.
• Managing and performing internal product, process, and system audits.
• Supporting third-party, customer, supplier, and regulatory approval visits.
• Performing first article verifications and factory acceptance tests for new and updated equipment.
• Providing product certification and release documentation.
• Managing quality issues through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification.

Skills

You'll need to have obtained or be predicted to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree; all areas of degrees are considered.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. Employees have ample opportunities to engage in various projects and initiatives given our wide range of products and multinational presence.

Community Involvement: BAE Systems values community engagement. Employees are encouraged to partake in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable experiences beyond regular roles.

Retention and Career Development: We recognize the importance of retaining talented individuals by offering sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential programs. These initiatives help employees plan their careers effectively and provide accelerated development opportunities for those demonstrating aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Upon starting employment, you will receive a one-off non-consolidated £2,000 Welcome Payment with your first salary, subject to normal deductions. This aids in easing your transition, whether for relocation, housing, or transport needs, helping to kick-start your career at BAE Systems.

Inclusivity in Recruitment

We ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (like dyslexia, autism, or anxiety) that may affect performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Our Environmental Responsibility

As a future-focused business, we're committed to positively changing the world. We aim for net zero emissions by 2030, innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity, and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Restrictions may include factors like nationality and place of birth, which may limit applicable roles.