Undergraduate Systems Engineer
About this role
Undergraduate Air Systems Engineer (12-Month Placement)
Location: Warton/Samlesbury, Lancashire, United Kingdom (Hybrid: Expected on-site 3–5 days per week)
Salary: £25,900 Per Annum
Start Date: 21st June 2027
End Date / Contract Length: 16th June 2028 (12-Month Placement)
Who We Are
Welcome to Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency. We are dedicated to connecting ambitious student talent with industry-pioneering organizations that shape a safer, smarter future.
Through our partnership with global defense and aerospace leaders like BAE Systems, we provide exceptional industrial placement opportunities for undergraduates looking to kickstart their engineering careers with meaningful, high-impact work.
Role Description
As an Undergraduate Systems Engineer, you can be deployed into critical technical functions including Systems Engineering, Mission Systems, Flight Systems, Electromagnetics, and Test & Evaluation.
Working on advanced products such as the Typhoon, Future Combat Air System (FCAS), Autonomous Systems, and Mission Support Products, you will contribute real capabilities to national and international customers. Beyond technical execution, you will learn the importance of project scheduling, cost management, stakeholder coordination, and through-life support while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental standards. (Note: These roles may occasionally involve UK and international business travel.)
Core Duties
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Requirements Management
System Specification
Research, Design & Development
Systems Modelling & Integration
Qualification, Certification & Acceptance
Product Support
The Air Team Environment
You will be stepping into an environment with a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade, and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. Operating across the globe, teams here support world-class platforms including the Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest.
Why Join Through Us?
Building a career with purpose starts here. Through our client partners, you will experience:
Professional Growth: Hands-on experience complemented by first-class training, coaching, and mentoring to help you step out of your comfort zone.
Wellbeing & Rewards: Financial security, personal wellbeing support, and flexible benefits tailored to what matters most to you.
Inclusive Culture: A supportive environment embracing sustainable ways of working where everyone belongs and thrives.
Eligibility & Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the defense sector, applicants are subject to strict security and export control restrictions:
Nationality & Birthplace: Factors such as your nationality, previously held nationalities, and place of birth may restrict eligibility.
Security Clearance: All applicants must achieve, as a minimum, the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for this undergraduate placement, you must be on track to obtain a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in one of the following subjects:
Physics
Mathematics
Aerospace
Technology
Systems
Engineering
What We're Proud Of
110,000+ diverse workforce professionals collaborating across more than 40 countries.
A strong commitment to community impact, with tens of thousands of hours volunteered annually with charities and non-profit organizations.