Applications for the 2024 graduate are now closed.

Stage 1| Application process via the below form which includes uploading a CV, Cover Letter (page 1) and answering a short number of questions (page 2).

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th March 2024.

Once the application date is closed, submissions will be reviewed. Please note, we will only contact you if you are successful and have been shortlisted for the assessment centre.

Stage 2|Assessment centre attendance at our Marlow HQ. Proposed dates are 9th April 2024 and 18th April 2024. Please confirm availability on one or both of these dates in your application.

We will endeavour to accommodate to your preferred date for the assessment centre however please note due to other factors this may not always be possible.

Proposed commencement | September 2024.

Engineering excellence flows through our veins and we have been able to achieve excellence in this field for more than 75 years due to our top level talent.

Now is an exciting time to join Chelton as we evolve the products and services we can offer our aerospace and defence customers. If you're creative in your thinking and problem solving and passionate to make a difference in your role, we want to hear from you.

As a well-established company with a proven track record of innovation and engineering excellence, we can offer stimulating opportunities to talented and enthusiastic individuals. We are equally committed to supporting your development aspirations as well as finding the perfect fit in our organisation.

In this permanent engineering role you will be based in either one of our three Business Units or within our Major Programmes function.  However, to provide you with broad experience, your first two years will consist of 6 month placements in each of the business units, providing unique exposure to the breadth of the business, before returning to your permanent position.

During your journey we will take your specific engineering interests into consideration to tailor the rotations to both your needs and those of the business. 

By gaining hands-on experience, you will benefit from learning the many valuable skills you'll need to become a successful engineer with Chelton!

How will we support you?

We offer opportunities for growth and career progression in a variety of areas, creating individually tailored development plans. We are committed in supporting your journey to achieve industry recognised accreditations and have a dedicated generous annual engineering training budget.

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What to expect

No two days are alike. You may be involved at any stage of a project; one day on the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage and another day on the testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. One aspect will remain a constant, you'll work in project teams with colleagues in other engineering disciplines and learn from their expertise.

What (or who) are we looking for?

We are recruiting for a number of entry level roles to work in one of our business units; Antennas, Avionics, Land or our Major Programmes function.

To be successful at Chelton, you will need to display true resilience, an inquisitive nature and initiative whilst having the ability and desire to build technical knowledge in your role.

We are open to students with an interest and aptitude for a range of engineering disciplines, in particular software and electronics, and, of equal importance, a willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative and supportive workplace.

We welcome applications from recent graduates with or without work experience and mature students from all universities, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM subject area and a particular interest in software and/or electronics.

All roles require basic security clearance and working in some areas within our business may require additional clearance.

Our rewards

  • A starting salary of £31,000p.a.
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • A contributory pension scheme with employer matching up to 8%
  • A generous flexible hours policy including the option of a 4 day condensed week
  • An attractive suite of other employee flexible benefits such as buying/selling annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership and more
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Graduate Experiences

  • Daisy
  • Nouman
  • Max
  • Vladimir

Daisy Ashworth | Project Engineer

“Doing rotations has given me exposure to all areas of the business. This is particularly beneficial for somebody like myself, who came in undecided on which stream of engineering to specialise in. Each rotation has provided me with new challenges and experiences which are invaluable for a junior engineer. I now have a great knowledge of the Chelton product catalogue and internal processes, as well as a deeper understanding of many different engineering principles.”

Daisy Ashworth

Nouman Rashid | Systems Engineer

"I found the recruitment process at Chelton to be straightforward and inviting. I was asked to upload my CV, conveying all the relevant experiences I had to date that might prove useful to the company.

I subsequently received a phone call inviting me to an Assessment Centre at Chelton’s Marlow HQ. Meanwhile, I received ample support and vivid communication from the HR team concerning what the day would entail.

At the Assessment Centre, I was judged on my ability to communicate and work with colleagues, deliver a presentation relevant to engineering and answer a formal interview composed of technical questions and my motivations for joining Chelton.

I was delighted to receive an offer thereafter and accepted. Holistically, the recruitment and selection process was thoroughly professional and transparent throughout, putting any candidate at ease.

With regards to Induction, I was assigned a line manager, with whom I was to have a monthly 1:1 catch-up, along with an introduction presentation within the Business Unit I joined. Everyone remained welcoming and willing to answer all my questions which helped me get up to speed. This - coupled together with a monthly HR graduate catch-up – aided me in getting to grips with the exciting engineering work fairly quickly."

Nouman Rashid

Max Dickson | Antenna Design Engineer

"I’ve found working in a smaller aerospace company like Chelton to be really beneficial! The close-knit environment has allowed me to build meaningful relationships across various departments, and closer access to management means that guidance is never far away. I find my role and contributions to be both significant and valued, whilst my personal development is afforded due attention and taken seriously."

Max Dickson

Vladimir Krasnojon | Mechanical Engineer

"As a Mechanical Engineer, Chelton has given me a fantastic environment in which to hone my skills and learn from the best without any of the usual corporate pressure! Every new project is an opportunity to learn new skills, build relationships and solve challenging problems with freedom to be creative. I have been involved in all stages of the design process taking my ideas from concepts to 3D-printed models and all the way to production units and environmental testing. It is hugely satisfying to see your design work in the metal and I’ve found it to be the most rewarding aspect of engineering."

Vladimir Krasnojon

Next steps

Stage 1| Application process via the below form which includes uploading a CV, Cover Letter (page 1) and answering a short number of questions (page 2).

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th March 2024.

Once the application date is closed, submissions will be reviewed. Please note, we will only contact you if you are successful and have been shortlisted for the assessment centre.

Stage 2|Assessment centre attendance at our Marlow HQ. Proposed dates are 9th April 2024 and 18th April 2024. Please confirm availability on one or both of these dates in your application.

We will endeavour to accommodate to your preferred date for the assessment centre however please note due to other factors this may not always be possible.

Proposed commencement | September 2024.

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