About this role
Year In Industry Programme 2027- 2028Vacancy Reference: CLA- 445
Position: Full-time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Closing date: 23rd October 2026
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology. Having recently received investment into the business, we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are seeking enthusiastic students who are eager to make an impact, offering you the chance to be at the forefront of UAS innovation in the UK while broadening your technical and professional expertise.
Our Values
Innovation
Integrity
Collaboration
Excellence
Why Work for Us
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury, you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products.
Our benefits include:
25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
Pension Scheme via Royal London
Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
Private Health Insurance via Bupa
Private Dental insurance via Bupa
Enhanced Maternity and paternity
1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
1 paid volunteering day per year
Access to an independent financial advisor year round
Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
Training & development opportunities
About the Opportunity
As part of our Year in Industry Programme, you will have the opportunity to move between selected departments experiencing exposure to all areas of the business. This is a one-year training programme designed to provide broad on-the-job training.
Our one-year rotation programme will cover three mutually agreed modules from:
System Engineering
Integration of UAS systems (e.g. incorporation of powertrain, actuators, control systems, payloads)
Maintain test facilities
Air Vehicle Design Engineering
Contributing to the design and development of avionics systems
Supporting in the design process of navigation, communication, aircraft management and command and control (C2) systems
Software Engineering
Working on R&D projects and test scripts using modern languages
Desktop application & Windows Forms GUI design
Programming desktop apps to interact with a microcontroller-based system
Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence to support product development, qualification and test
Manufacturing Technology
Contributing to the design of UAS platforms
Supporting manufacture of UAS airframes (e.g. creating moulds, 3D printing, composites lay-up)
Operating a range of CNC machines
Safe operation of workshop tools and equipment
Project Management
Develop and manage allocated projects via project plans
Management of project risks and opportunities
Reporting project progress as required advising immediately if control tolerance levels are exceeded
Ensure projects remain within allocated budget
Developmental Opportunities
In addition to gaining valuable hands-on experience through your three selected modules, you'll have access to a range of development opportunities, including internal training programmes available to all colleagues, digital learning resources, and peer-to-peer support. All of this is underpinned by regular 1 to 1’s with your line manager and more formal quarterly conversations to check in on your development progress.
About You
You will be working towards, and on track to achieve, a minimum 2:1 BSc or Master's degree in a Science or Engineering discipline. A passion for aerospace is essential, and a full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to the location of our office.
Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.