Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Job title: Graduate Digital Intelligence Mechanical Engineer

Location: Great Baddow

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you’ll be doing:

The Mechanical and Thermal Engineering team are involved in the development of future aerospace, security and defence systems. Areas of application include structural design of electrical, optical and electro-magnetic devices and mechanisms; analysis of systems subject to harsh operating environments; and the development of thermal management solutions.

Tasks may include:

• Receiving, interpreting and clarifying instructions from customers or colleagues and providing feedback and design input to help develop the design concept.
• Designs will be developed using CAD systems by producing 3D solid models of the parts and assemblies involved, supported by calculations and analysis where appropriate, then producing mechanical drawings and other data to facilitate manufacture and assembly.
• Designs may need to be analysed to ensure the structural integrity and thermal management performance.
• Production of design descriptions and performance reports for design review and communications with the customer.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Digital Intelligence Team:

Kickstart your career as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you will be applying engineering principles to drive innovation and make a real life impact.

Qualification Requirements:

As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject.

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 under represented 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.