Graduate Systems Engineer – Denham
Engineer the systems behind every life-saving escape. Build your career where every requirement has a purpose.
Launch your engineering career in an environment where innovation, collaboration and safety come together. As a Graduate Systems Engineer within our Systems team at Denham, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to develop the complex safety-critical systems behind Martin-Baker's world-leading ejection seats and aircraft safety equipment.
From capturing requirements to supporting verification and validation, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle while contributing to products trusted to perform when it matters most.
Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.
At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.
We're proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, while remaining focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.
Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7,700 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you'll become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing complex aerospace systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Working alongside experienced Systems, Mechanical, Electronics and Software Engineers, you'll apply systems engineering principles to support the design, integration, verification and ongoing airworthiness of safety-critical products. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of engineering activities while developing your technical knowledge through structured learning, mentoring and real project experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to build a long-term career in systems engineering within a world-leading aerospace organisation.
This role is based at our Denham site, with hybrid working considered following the probation period (6 months).
What You'll Do
Apply systems engineering processes and methodologies throughout the product lifecycle.
Capture, analyse and document stakeholder needs and system requirements.
Develop and maintain system and sub-system requirements, ensuring full traceability.
Support system architecture, design and modelling activities.
Contribute to verification and validation activities, from proof-of-concept through to qualification testing.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
Provide technical support and advice to internal stakeholders.
Contribute to internal and external design reviews through written reports and technical presentations.
Support the ongoing airworthiness of Martin-Baker products.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering quality, safety and business performance.
What We're Looking For
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A 1st or 2:1 accredited degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
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Knowledge of systems engineering principles across the engineering lifecycle.
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Understanding of requirements capture, definition, decomposition, verification and traceability.
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Experience working on complex engineering projects through academic, industrial placement or project work.
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Knowledge of engineering lifecycle phases and technical design reviews.
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Understanding of UK Defence Standards, US MIL-STDs or similar engineering frameworks.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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A proactive mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for learning, developing and taking ownership of your work.
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Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.
Desirable
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Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries.
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Knowledge of SysML and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
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Understanding of modelling tools for complex engineering systems.
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Experience using simulation, scripting or engineering software tools.
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Knowledge of system integration, verification and validation activities.
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Understanding of ejection seat systems or other safety-critical products.
Our Values
At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.
What We Offer
Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee).
Life Assurance.
Lunchtime finish on a Friday.
Personalised training and development plan.
Healthcare plan.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Martin-Baker+ (retail discounts platform).
Occupational Health team.
Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Exposure to complex, safety-critical aerospace engineering programmes.
The opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineering specialists.
How to Apply / Your Interview Journey
Please submit your CV and, should you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, including any relevant experience, skills and expertise you can bring to the role.
After submitting your application, your details will be reviewed and the recruitment team will be in touch.
First stage interview – an initial virtual discussion to explore your background, motivations and suitability for the role.
Final stage interview – a face-to-face interview with members of the Systems Engineering team, giving you the opportunity to discuss your technical knowledge, problem-solving approach and potential for the role.
We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.
Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.
