Undergraduate Systems Engineer

Length of placement: 12 months

Job Title: Undergraduate Air Systems Engineer

Location: Prestwick (Ayrshire). 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: £25,900

End date: 16th June 2028

Who we are 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description 

Undergraduate Systems Engineers can be deployed into Systems Engineering, Mission Systems, Flight Systems, Electromagnetics and Test & Evaluation roles. You will be providing critical capabilities to our national and international customers working on products such as Typhoon, Future Combat Air System, Autonomous Systems and Mission Support Products. As well as technical engineering, you will also learn the importance of schedule, cost, stakeholder management and through-life support whilst considering safety and environmental concerns. These roles may include UK and International business travel.

Core Duties 

As a Undergraduate Systems Engineer, your duties may include, but not be limited to:

• Requirements Management
• System Specification
• Research, Design & Development
• Systems Modelling & Integration
• Qualification, Certification & Acceptance
• Product Support

The Air Team 

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 

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.

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace, Technology, Systems or Engineering.

21st June 2027

12 months