Air Systems and Platform Engineering Graduate Scheme

Air Systems and Platform Engineering Graduate Scheme

Closing date: 02 December 2024

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.

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is proud to deliver world-class equipment and support services to the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. We play a critical role in keeping our nation safe and prosperous, making sure the front-lines have the right kit at the right time.

From fighter jets to food deliveries, from patrol boats to protective clothing, we deliver effective and innovative kit to our front-line forces, swiftly and safely. Our teams make sure every item is properly sourced, stored and maintained, and every contract represents value for money for the taxpayer.

The RAF needs its equipment programmes to be ground-breaking and modern to guarantee the UK's global influence and ensure it can support its allies. Our engineers are collaborating with our industry partners to explore new technologies and digital tools to support the development of the next-generation of air force.

On the Air Systems and Platform Engineering Graduate Scheme, you'll undertake various work-based placements within the DE&S air environment. These will include exciting assignments working with a variety of teams, industry partners, and Front Line Command organisations. Just as an example, you could be working within teams that support vital platforms such as Protector, F35-B Lightning, or Typhoon. You'll support activities like keeping the RAF's current equipment in service, resolving technical engineering problems, and planning for future requirements. These placements will support your personal development, scheme completion, and provide you with 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 team and start your career as a professional engineer. With support provided at all levels throughout your career, we'll help you reach your full potential as a Professional (Chartered) Engineer.

Essential requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English Language at a minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent qualification).

• An Aero-focused Engineering Honours Degree, as per the list below, at a minimum classification of 2:2
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aeronautical Systems Engineering
  • Aeronautical-Electrical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aircraft Engineering
  • Avionic Systems Engineering
  • Military Aerospace and Airworthiness
  • System Safety Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Sustainability in Transport
  • Environmental Strategy

Please note:

Certain degrees with comparable titles will be considered if the module content is alike. You are required to list the modules, both mandatory and optional, that you have undertaken on your CV so that degree relevance can be assessed.

All degrees must be accredited by a Professional Institution licensed by the Engineering or Science Council by September 2025.

Please clearly state your achieved or predicted degree classification and the Degree Accreditation details on your CV or your application won't be considered.

Please complete an online application form and attach one document which contains your CV and a personal statement together. Please follow DE&S' guidance on how to create a CV for this vacancy and ensure all information is captured within your CV and not on the application form.