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Junior Flight Scientist

Employer
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Location
Lancashire, Preston, England
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
28 Feb 2025
Reference
00123316
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Job Title: Junior Flight Scientist

Location: Warton / Samlesbury (Lancashire) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

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
    • Your skills and experiences:

    Essential:

  • Either of:
    • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject
    • A HNC or HND in a STEM subject plus relevant full-time work experience
  • Innovative and creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and team-working skills
  • Self-motivated and pro-active with an eagerness to learn
    • Desirable:

  • Demonstrable experience with engineering toolsets (e.g. CAD, FEA, MATLAB) on engineering projects through full-time employment (highly desirable) or through your education
  • Experience of the Engineering Lifecycle and awareness of Product Safety
  • Open to international travel
    • 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.

    Company

    BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to more than 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. With a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses from advanced threats, we work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data. We use the latest technologies, best practices and processes – combined with expertise gained from over forty years of application – to empower customers to detect and defend against the latest threats, transform their organisations, and secure their communications across multiple domains.

    Everything we do creates a safer future. In a new age of cyber threats, our people have a shared vision to protect the connected world, to create and deliver intelligent global solutions across a dynamic technological landscape.  

    The nature of our business means that we’re constantly looking for the very best people to fulfil our ambitions, and help you realise yours.

    We’ve built a place that supports the changing needs of our multi-cultural, diverse, global workforce and we believe everyone can make a difference.

    Careers webpage: Careers | BAE Systems

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