Components Engineer
@ BAE Systems

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
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Posted 3 days ago

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Job Title: Components Engineer

Location: Warton – Options for hybrid and flexible working available.

Salary: £47,683 per annum

What you’ll be doing:

  • Produce and issue Airframe engineering design data in line with design standards.
  • Verify design data post-completion before independent checks.
  • Evaluate and resolve design problems; support modifications.
  • Collaborate with engineering disciplines, suppliers, and customers.
  • Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans.
  • Lead and manage junior engineers.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential: Airframe design experience or similar product design background; HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in STEM; Proficiency with CAD and PLM systems.

Desirable: Experience in multidisciplinary integrated product development, customer and supplier collaboration, engineering task management, leadership experience, and verification of peers' outputs.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.

Team & Environment:

The Airframe Design Engineering team at BAE Systems in Warton offers an opportunity to work with next-generation toolsets, digital thread technology, and cutting-edge simulation and design techniques. You will contribute to process evolution while collaborating with talented professionals in an inclusive, diverse, and innovative culture.

Security Requirements:

Roles are subject to security and export control restrictions and require Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance with potential additional vetting.

Closing Date:

The vacancy closes on 10th September 2025, or earlier if sufficient applications are received.

Key skills/competency:

Components Engineer, Airframe, CAD, PLM, design, collaboration, leadership, risk management, simulation, digital thread

How to Get Hired at BAE Systems

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research BAE Systems culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Emphasize airframe design and CAD expertise.
  • Highlight collaborative experience: Detail team and leadership projects.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Review design and risk management scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CAD system fundamentals.
Understand PLM configuration controls.
Study airframe design standards.
Prepare design verification scenarios.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork under tight deadlines.
Explain handling technical disagreements.
Discuss leadership of junior engineers.
Share experience with collaborative projects.

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