Job title: Summer Intern Air Business Development

Location: Samlesbury/Warton (Lancashire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3 days per week.

Salary: £25,900 (pro-rata)

End Date: 10th September 2027

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. 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.

From 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.

Role description

Business Development works collaboratively across teams to assess prospects, develop strategies and enable informed decisions on whether to pursue opportunities. Business Development contributes to sales, marketing and customer engagement activities, while helping to position propositions effectively in competitive markets. The role also supports the creation of high-quality proposals and builds strong relationships with stakeholders and customers. With a focus on insight, innovation and impact, Business Development plays a key role in driving growth, strengthening market presence and ensuring the organisation remains responsive to evolving customer needs.

Core duties

• Support the identification, development, and qualification of new business opportunities, progressing them through the Business Winning process to inform pursue/stop decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, customer engagement, bid development, events, and exhibitions.
• Contribute to regional and country-level business development strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Work with Competitive Intelligence teams to gather and analyse market insights that strengthen positioning and competitiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, stakeholders, and senior leaders, supporting engagement activities that identify opportunities and drive growth.
• Ensure effective communication, governance, reporting, and oversight throughout the business development and bidding lifecycle.

The Air Team

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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.

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Marketing, Social, Political, International Business, Business & Administration.