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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems
Chelmsford
5 days ago
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Overview

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Job title: Graduate Digital Intelligence Mechanical Engineer
Location: Great Baddow
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.

Details
  • Seniority level: Internship
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
EEO and Accessibility

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from groups underrepresented in the industry. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard; some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, including nationality and place of birth considerations.


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