Graduate Airframe Engineer, Warton/Samlesbury

BAE Systems • Full-time • Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom • £34,000 - £36,000 / year • 1d ago

Kick-start your aerospace engineering career by working on world-class aircraft with hands-on experience across design, aerodynamics, structures, and materials.

About the Company

BAE Systems Air is a global defence and aerospace leader known for designing, manufacturing, and supporting advanced military aircraft including the Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest. With operations spanning the globe, their Air division plays a pivotal role in national defence and next-generation aviation innovation.

About the Opportunity

As a Graduate Airframe Engineer, you’ll join a specialist team at Warton or Samlesbury (Lancashire), starting 26 January 2026 on a permanent contract. With a starting salary of £34,000 plus a £2,000 welcome bonus, you’ll rotate through one of four disciplines—Aerodynamics, Design, Materials, or Structures—gaining deep, hands-on exposure to real aircraft engineering projects. Working on-site 3–5 days per week, this role offers unique training, development, and long-term career prospects in cutting-edge defence aviation. Benefits include a competitive pension, private health cover, share schemes, lifestyle perks, and performance incentives.

What We’re Looking For

A predicted or achieved 2:2 or above in Aerospace Engineering, an Aerospace-related degree, or a relevant STEM subject
A strong interest in one or more of the following: aerodynamics, airframe design, structural integrity, or materials engineering
Willingness to work on-site 3–5 days a week in Lancashire
Eligible for UK Security Clearance and residency requirements for vetting

Perfect for STEM graduates eager to engineer the next generation of defence aircraft from concept to flight.

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