Summer Intern Mechanical Engineer

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Description

Job title: Summer Intern Digital Intelligence Mechanical Engineer

Location: Great Baddow
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 (pro-rata)

End Date: 10th September 2027

Who we are
Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll 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 theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description
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.

Core duties
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.

The Digital Intelligence Team
Drive success and innovation at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you will develop skills to be an integral part in delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect and empower global security.

Why BAE Systems
Here youll 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. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats 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
Were 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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement youll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelors of Masters degree in a STEM subject.

Start date:

21st June 2027

Length of contract:

12 weeks