Job description
BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Summer Intern Programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.
Do you want to help design SSNA (the replacement for the Astute class of submarines), the world’s most technologically complex and advanced submarine? Do you want to apply your knowledge and expertise to support the largest shipbuilding programme in the UK, helping to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy? Do you want to undertake research and development activities to enable SSNA to have world leading capabilities? Then this is the perfect role for you.
What you will be doing
As a Naval Architecture, you could be completing work in a variety of specialist teams within the department, including those focused on weight engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics and design and development. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in all stages of the Submarine’s lifecycle, from concept design through to in-build support and commissioning activities (such as sea trials).
We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and support groups (called employee resource groups) which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role. To ensure we retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning and a portfolio of high potential development programmes. We are also fully committed to supporting graduates to work towards professional registration and Chartership with a range of professional institutes (e.g. the IET and IMechE). Our graduate scheme is accredited with a number of different professional institutes, which means that we have demonstrated high standards of delivery and support.
Our mission is to build a strong, diverse, adaptable, and high performing work force that will develop and grow our future business. We believe that everyone has talent, and at the heart of our talent management approach our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s top employer in the defence and security sector for valuing diversity and inclusion. Accelerated development will be offered to those who have the aspiration, ability, and performance to fulfil roles that are critical to our future success. Using The Future Talent Programme, we select high potential graduates and provide them with further tailored development opportunities.
Specific activities could include:
- Supporting the design of submarine hull form and appendages;
- Working closely with the MOD and other external stakeholders to agree and understand engineering and design requirements;
- Participate in various design working groups with internal stakeholders (e.g. mechanical engineering teams) and external stakeholders (e.g. MOD, QinetiQ, Rolls Royce and other suppliers) to design the form of the hull and hydrodynamics;
- Undertaking a range of analyses and calculations (e.g. relating to stability and manoeuvrability);
- Providing delivery teams across all submarine programmes (Astute, Dreadnought and SSNA) with guidance and support in matters related to naval architecture;
- Supporting commissioning activities (e.g. sea trials) to ensure the timely delivery of submarines to the Royal Navy.
The breadth of activities above gives an indication of the wide array of activities carried out by the department. You should note that there is the opportunity to tailor both your Graduate experience and final role to the type of work that you find most enjoyable once you have experienced the different types of roles within the team.
Benefits
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Team
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding work that truly makes a difference. And as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realize your true potential.
What we are looking for
To be considered for this role you must be returning to University to complete your degree.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- UK wide
- Salary
- £22,000
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
How to apply
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 28 February 2024
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Closing date: 28 February 2024