Graduate Systems Engineer (Scotland) (Evergreen) (Open) (Evergreen) (Open) in Helensburgh

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As a Graduate Systems Engineer you will work as part of a team to understand our clients' problems and to develop viable solutions to those problems. Client problems are analysed and defined, and requirements developed and managed that underpin the successful design, realisation, utilisation and disposal of engineered systems. Over your time with us, you could get involved in everything from nuclear power generation, defence, space, and decommissioning.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Projects: Work with a diverse team of experts from across the UK and beyond to gain insights into our markets and clients.
• Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a structured development programme that covers everything from discipline-specific skills and professional registration to personal development.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.
• Career Progression: When you reach the end of the programme, it's just the beginning! You'll be supported to continue to develop your experience and capabilities to help progress your career and achieve professional registration.
• Supportive Community: Our hub-based model is focused in key locations, ensuring that you'll be part of a supportive early careers community with plenty of networking and experiential learning opportunities.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have completed an undergraduate or master's degree level qualification in a STEM subject by summer 2026.

With the following Key Skills & Attributes:

• Systems Thinking: Ability to consider the 'whole' system and its individual parts. Understand that different parts of the system influence and depend upon one another.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and confidently.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to critically evaluate data and draw conclusions.
• Team Collaborator: Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
• Organization & Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Initiative & Curiosity: Eager to take ownership, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to grow.
• Customer Focus: This is a consultancy role so experience of working with customers is also beneficial - not necessarily in a scientific role, other roles such as retail or hospitality would be suitable too.
• Flexibility: A willingness to try engaging in new skill areas or potentially travel to our client sites.

You must be:

• A flexible self-starter, who is keen to drive their career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• Degree Qualification: A completed undergraduate or master's degree in a STEM subject.
• Right to Work: You must be a British National as BPSS and Security Clearance is required, as a minimum, for this role.

Selection Process:

• Step 1: Apply Online
• Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment
• Step 3: Those who are selected will be invited to a final face to face interview with our operations teams.
• Step 4: Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026.

We will close the application window for this role on 31st January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications.

What else we provide:

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks.
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network.

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format or would like to discuss the recruitment process in more detail), please contact us and we'll be happy to help. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join our company, please contact us here.