Aerospace Engineer – Mission Systems

Job Description

Job title: Aerospace Engineer – Missions Systems

Location: Warton/Samlesbury – This role will require you to work on site at either our Warton or Samlesbury sites in Lancashire for most of the week. At your line manager’s discretion, there will be the opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week.

Salary: £35,047 – £45,154 dependent on skills and experience

Would you like to contribute to the cutting edge of engineering and technology? Do you enjoy innovating, developing and applying novel ideas? Are you looking for a chance to develop your career at one of the UK’s leading engineering companies?

We are looking for STEM graduates to join BAE Systems Air’s rapidly growing Mission Systems teams to work on the world’s leading fast jet aircraft and help shape the future of air defence.

What you’ll be doing:

Our Mission Systems teams spearhead development of new capability through:

• Composing system and sub-system technical requirements
• Designing system architectures and modelling performance using simulations
• Collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams including Software, Mechanical Engineering, Design and Electronics to meet requirements
• Critically analysing problems and proposing bold solutions to challenges
• You could be working on aircraft systems such as Cockpit Controls, Navigation Systems, Weapons Integration, Advanced Sensing and Helmet Mounted Displays

Your skills and experiences:

• A degree in a relevant STEM subject
• Notable Post-Education Experience in an engineering or technology role
• Experience with systems engineering toolsets (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo, IBM DOORS, PLM Teamcenter)
• Eagerness to learn and develop Mission Systems knowledge
• A proactive attitude to getting involved with innovative projects

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Mission Systems Team:

You will be collaborating alongside highly experienced & professional engineers to play a key role in solving the engineering challenges of today, while providing new innovative ideas and ambition to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

All of the Mission Systems Engineering roles we have available will give you a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career in engineering and technology. With major emphasis on developing your professional career aspirations to become a future leader in the aerospace industry.

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 where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 15th September 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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