Undergraduate Weights Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Placement Submarines Weights Engineer Join Our Submarines Team Join our team to design, build, test, and commission the largest and most advanced submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy. Contribute to a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You could be the difference. 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 empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Weights Engineer Undergraduate, you will support the Company's programme for submarines and surface ships. Your responsibilities include: Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing data for technical and production departments to assist them in handling and transporting units, sub-units, modules, and rafts.
• Undertaking functional design and providing specialist advice and qualification within your scope of responsibility.
• Reviewing, surveilling, and auditing to ensure that engineering data, analysis methodologies, and interpretation of results are valid.
• Producing evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements, and safety justifications.
• Identifying and rapidly closing issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages and managing change embodiment activities.

Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure their requirements are supported and needs are considered and incorporated when appropriate. Skills

• Minimum of being on track to obtain a 2.2 in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

You must be returning to university to complete your degree.

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 for various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement

BAE Systems values community engagement, encouraging participation in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups for valuable learning experiences outside of regular roles.

Retention and Career Development

We offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

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

Inclusivity within Our Recruitment Process

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

Our Environmental Responsibility

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

Export Control/Security

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can affect the roles you are eligible for, based on factors like nationality and place of birth. All applicants must as a minimum achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting. For more information or to express your interest, please contact: careers@baesystems.com.