BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.

We develop world-class RF and data systems and we are expanding our teams in areas including space systems and C5ISR with a common requirement for electronic engineering.

We need skilled, enthusiastic and motivated people at all experience levels from early careers to seasoned professional to deliver these exciting new capabilities.

We currently have a vacancy for a CNC Turner/Fitter at our site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford.

As a CNC Turner & Fitter you will be instrumental in assisting with the realisation of innovative designs, as products move from design through to demonstrators and onto production. You will be working with a broad range of internal stakeholders, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineering and research staff, as well as teams from other BAE Systems development and production facilities.

This role will provide you with the opportunity for involvement in truly interesting work, within a highly collaborative, supportive and dynamic environment.



Your main responsibilities as a CNC Turner/Fitter will involve:



Machining: Programming, setting and running CNC and manual lathes and milling machines.

Manufacturing small batch / prototype and production components ranging from highly accurate aerospace components through to lab use demonstrator items within time and budget

Fitting: Tasks can be very variable but are mainly aligned to supporting research engineers with innovative solutions to design and manufacturing problems. An ability to interpret unspecified requirements, problem solve and to communicate and work closely with others is highly relevant.

Use of basic RP/AM equipment to assist with the above and also to enable models and demonstrators to be produced quickly and efficiently.

General: Ensuring that all manufacturing activities are undertaken in line with Applied Intelligence Labs processes and SHE requirements

Your skills and qualifications:

Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, machining or tool-making is essential

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent) or higher

Extensive experience of CNC and manual turning, with additional technical competency in milling also required

Be able to programme, set and operate different machine tools

Fitting experience

Demonstrate Innovation and problem solving skills

Able to liaise with broad range of stakeholders

Ideally be able to give advice on Design for Manufacture issues



What we're looking for in you:

You will be confident candidate with excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and bring new ideas to the table.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.

Division overview: Capabilities

At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.

As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.