Intern - Student Engineer (Systems Eng)

Location: GBR - Bristol, UK; GBR - Yeovil, UK; GBR - Fleet, UK

Intern - Student Engineer (Systems Eng)

Company

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Overview

This post is for a Systems Engineering Intern to work within the engineering function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) ideally based in Bristol but with an option for basing it in Frimley, Yoevil or Gosport for the right candidate. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

The Department that Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) falls under comprises a numbers of capabilities providing people, process and tools into programmes across the business. The capabilities are: Requirements; Modelling and Architecture; Verification and Validation; Simulation and Analysis; Product Lifecycle Management and Engineering Business Operations; Strategy and Internal Capability Development projects (e.g. Digital Engineering).

Position Responsibilities

As a member of the SEIT team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a one or more programmes and business development opportunities within the Fixed Wing, Vertical Life or Digital and Digital Programmes Business Units and additionally contribute to engineering excellence across the company. They may also have the opportunity to work for other teams within the department depending on business needs.

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible to a SEIT Technical Lead on the allocated scope of work. They will be involved with technical management and design of systems solutions, system integration and providing support in order to facilitate the delivery of milestones within time and budget, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role is fundamental in translating customer needs/requirements into appropriate solutions. It requires the successful candidate to work in multidisciplinary teams to generate proposals and develop deliverable solutions.

The role will include working autonomously and as part of various teams and may involve interaction with other parts of Boeing and our suppliers.

Key Tasks include

Determining, evolving and managing stakeholder requirements

System Design including aspects of: Concept generation, Functional analysis using techniques such as Model Based Systems Engineering, Interface Management, Maintaining Design Integrity, Modelling and Simulation, Selecting Preferred Solutions, Integration & Verification, Validation and Transition to Operation

Systems Engineering Management, including: Project Planning, Monitoring and Control, tailoring of generic processes, input to technical risks and opportunities

The application of the fundamental concepts of systems thinking to systems engineering. These include: understanding what a system is; its context within its environment; its boundaries and interfaces; its lifecycle and an appreciation of the role the system plays in the super system of which it is a part.

The tailoring and application of engineering initiatives, best practices and processes.

Basic Qualifications

Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Aiming for MEng/BEng in an engineering related subject

Candidates should be studying for a degree in Engineering.

Experience with Software will be an advantage.

Candidates should also have excellent communication and team working skills and a proactive approach to work.

Typical Education & Experience

Systems, Computing, Engineering and associated subjects

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE

The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to acquire a UK Secret security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)