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You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.\nFrom the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.\nRole description\nYou will support the design and development of Mechanical Systems, including thermal, fluid and high-pressure air systems, while contributing to the assessment of engineering solutions through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The role involves assisting with failure investigations and fault analysis, including the testing and validation of rectification solutions, as well as supporting design solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and development through to in-service support. 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