Junior Flight Scientist

• A degree in a STEM subject

• Demonstrable experience with engineering toolsets (e.g. CAD, CFD, MATLAB) on engineering projects through full-time employment (highly desirable) or university work (at a minimum)

• Innovative and creative problem-solving skills

• Experience of the Engineering Lifecycle and awareness of Product Safety

• Excellent communication skills demonstrated with juniors and superiors

• Self-motivated and pro-active with effective collaboration skills

Salary: £35,047 – £45,154 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

You will apply scientific principles to the design and development of fast jets and uncrewed air systems to meet our customer requirements. You will apply these principles to BAE Systems Air products throughout the engineering lifecycle, from initial concept through to disposal.

You could be working in:

• Aerodynamics – making use of various ground and flight tests together with High Performance Computer modelling to support the development of aerodynamic solutions.

• Flight Systems – working alongside design teams on our aircraft to develop and integrate thermal management systems, environmental control systems, flight controls, fuel systems, crew and propulsion integration

• Electromagnetics – working alongside electrical and systems engineers to conduct electromagnetic modelling, hardening and compliance across our range of products, As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Flight Sciences Teams:

You will be working in one of our Flight Sciences teams such as Aerodynamics, Flight Systems or Electromagnetics in a collaborative office environment. Your team will support your development; we will provide technical training and support to Professional Registration. We also encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences.

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 underrepresented 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.