Graduate Engineer Aerospace Graduate Programme

Graduate Engineer Programme Aerospace & Defence 2026/2027

Who Are We Looking For

Are you passionate about launching a career in the Metrology & Calibration industry with a keen interest in areas such as:

• Exposure to Metrology in all its aspects
• Bringing fundamental science into traceability for production
• Programming of complex instruments to perform automation of calibration procedures
• By innovation create robust metrology solutions to our customers
• Optimization of existing calibration setup and routines.

Join us on an exciting graduate engineer programme where you will gain hands-on experience across various functions within our Metrology & Calibration business. This is your chance to build a solid foundation for a rewarding career in one of worlds most dynamic and innovative Metrology & calibration companies.

Location of placement within our programme will be dependant on business requirements.

Closing dates for applications 28th February 2026.

What to Expect:

• Exposure to diverse projects spanning design testing certification and production
• Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams driving cutting-edge aerospace solutions
• Collaboration with our Nordic & European sites with potential longer placements at other locations for candidates who are keen to broaden their experience

What Were Looking For:

• Degree - MSc in Electrical Engineering Engineering Acoustics Engineering Physics or relevant engineering background
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for technical challenges
• Methodical organised and able to work effectively to deadlines
• Confident decision-maker able to prioritise tasks and justify solutions clearly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable delivering presentations and engaging with stakeholders

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Pension and Health Care Support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free onsite refreshments
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
• Access to discount platform

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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