Graduate Support Engineer

Graduate Air Support Engineer

Location: Prestwick (Ayrshire)

BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. However, on our Graduate Programme, you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week, subject to change according to business needs. Hybrid working arrangements will be outlined by your line manager.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Graduate Engineer, you will be involved in various areas to develop a broad understanding of the Through-Life Support Engineering function. Work in a fast-growing discipline, applying systems and supportability engineering principles to develop concepts and designs for customer service operations.

Gain experience across vital defence programmes providing next-generation capability for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. With our extensive portfolio and multinational presence, there are opportunities around every corner. Additionally, we support involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives, and support groups, providing valuable learning and development experiences beyond your day-to-day role. We are committed to supporting graduates towards professional registration and Chartership with a range of professional institutes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, understand their needs and translate these into support solution requirements & model service solution performance and integrity.
• Conduct Reliability Analysis to interrogate and analyse design and supplier data to influence and qualify product design and support solutions.
• Utilize design and customer support data to identify maintenance optimisations for efficient Maintenance Policies, Schedules, and Procedures.
• Research, originate, and edit technical information to create, update, and publish design-approved data.
• Improve and deliver state-of-the-art mission planning and support services.
• Support air and ground crew with understanding operational and maintenance needs to help complete missions.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement

Besides professional development, BAE Systems values community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development

Recognising the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Additional benefits such as flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

Upon commencement, you will receive a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 as a "Welcome Payment" with your first salary, offering the perfect opportunity to ease your transition.

Inclusivity within Our Recruitment Process

We strive for inclusivity in our recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Our Environmental Responsibility

As a future-focused business, we are committed to improving the world. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, innovating on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions, based on factors like your nationality and place of birth, may limit roles you can perform.