Aircraft Systems Engineering Graduate Scheme

1 week ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Defence Equipment and Support Full time €29,440

Quick Overview

  • Starting salary £29,440.
  • Based at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, office attendance is required.
  • Two-year graduate development programme.
  • Specialising in Engineering.
  • Entry Requirements: GCSE Maths and English and an Accredited Engineering Degree at a minimum classification of 2:2.
  • Start date October 2025.

Application requirements

  • This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance.
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What sets DE&S apart is the focus we put on you. We help you find your flair and then plan a flourishing career around what you love. Along the way, you’ll enjoy real rewards for the work you do, with competitive benefits and career progression. As a DE&S graduate, you’ll find real support to reach your potential - so you can specialise in your field.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from plenty of routes for development, access to specialist training and funding for professional qualifications, and a circa 28.97% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more.

A range of graduate career opportunities are available here at DE&S. We’re looking for talented, motivated, and skilled university graduates to become our Engineers of the future. By applying you will have a wide variety of roles for consideration.

You will undertake various work-based placements within the Air Environment. These will include assignments within the DE&S Aircraft Systems & Platforms delivery teams, industry partners and at a Front Line Command organisation facing DE&S Aircraft Systems & Platforms delivery teams. Placements will support personal development, scheme completion and a pathway to application for professional registration at Incorporated Engineer level within 12 months of completing the scheme.

Once you’ve successfully completed your scheme, you’ll be ready to join an aircraft systems and platforms delivery team and start your career as a professional engineer within the Air environment. With support provided at all levels throughout your career, we’ll help you reach your full potential as a Professional (Chartered) Engineer.

Please note: DE&S is currently undergoing a design review and therefore the area terminology and your placements within them are subject to change.

Initially, you’ll be based at our headquarters in Bristol but while you’re on the scheme you may undertake placements in a variety of locations across the UK. Hybrid working is available but attendance at our Bristol site will be required on a routine basis (as determined by your manager). Please note: Because of the classification of some of the information related to certain projects, some work-based placements may be open to Sole UK Nationals?only.

Your place of work will be MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH. You will be required to attend the office regularly, at the request of your Scheme Manager or Placement Supervisor. This attendance will be at your own expense and costs for travel or accommodation will not be reimbursed.

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