Engineering Graduate

Starting Salary 38,956

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company
- Belfast

Ready to help shape the future of flight? At

Starting Salary 38,956

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company
- Belfast

Ready to help shape the future of flight? At Short Brothers, we're not just building aircraft components, we're creating innovative technologies that connect people, businesses, and communities around the world.

With over 100 years of engineering excellence behind us and an exciting future ahead, we're looking for the next generation of engineers to join our team in Belfast and help solve some of aerospace's biggest challenges.

From developing advanced materials and ultra-lightweight structures to supporting more sustainable aviation, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact from day one.

This isn't a graduate programme where you'll spend months making coffee or sitting on the sidelines.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, and gain exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies while building the skills needed for a long-term career.

What You Can Expect:

• 36 hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Generous holidays and a range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Generous life cover
• Enhanced maternity-leave pay
• Access to 24/7 online GP services
• Occupational sick scheme
• On-site Occupational Health department
• Employee Assistance programme
• Professional development and growth, including coaching and mentoring
• Advancement opportunities
• Access to exclusive employee discounts
• Free car-parking

Where Could You Make Your Mark?

We're recruiting graduates across a range of engineering disciplines, including:

• Design Engineering
• Research & Technology
• Materials & Processes
• Stress Analysis
• Test & Technical Systems Engineering

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for curious minds, problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who are excited about the future of aerospace.

Whether you're passionate about design, manufacturing, sustainability, materials, or advanced technology, we want people who are eager to learn, challenge ideas, and make a difference.

Essential Requirements

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how they meet the appropriate job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• Successful candidates will be forecasted for or have an honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a directly relevant subject (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Product-Design Engineering, Advanced Composites and Polymers, Metallurgy, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering) where the course content has been accredited by one of the major engineering institutions enabling applicants to pursue CEng status.
• Requirement to work 36 hours per week 5 days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in aerospace industry as a career.

• A forecasted or achieved 2.1, 1st class honours degree or Masters degree (MEng, or Beng+MSc) may be considered during the shortlisting for this role.
• Preference may be given to candidates with an Aeronautical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree.

The aerospace industry is entering an exciting new era of innovation, sustainability, and technological transformation.

As a graduate, you'll be part of a team helping to define what's next while developing your own career with one of the world's most recognised aerospace organisations.

If you're ready to turn your engineering knowledge into real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

• Degree qualification must be achieved by July 2027
• Applications close: 4pm Tuesday 10th November