Pyro Manufacturing Engineer

Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Materials, Aerospace, Automotive.

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

Join us on this mission as a Graduate Pyro Manufacturing Engineer working in the Production Engineering department. This role is based at the Chalgrove, Oxfordshire site.

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This is an amazing opportunity where you will be responsible for determining the manufacturing methodology, supporting MBA manufacturing processes within a small batch environment whilst operating to high standards of quality and customer care.

It is a fantastic chance to support manufacturing activities on both old and new products including working on the applications of new technologies within our production cell, supporting the development of material supply, implementing continuous improvement as well as supporting our amazing manufacturing teams.

The future of engineering and manufacturing is changing. To future-proof your career Martin-Baker will always keep investing in your development. That’s a long-term promise. Because we want to learn from you, so keeping your skills up to date is important to us, and important for our future. At Martin-Baker, people have gone on to specialise in fields as varied as supply chain logistics, explosives, research & design, and human engineering.

We don’t just look for people with the right qualifications. We’re after people who are curious; who enjoy solving problems. We want people who want to learn.

Education & Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent, graded 2.1 or higher, in mechanical/electrical/material/aerospace/automotive engineering discipline
  • A Level Maths and/or Physics, or equivalent, graded B or higher

Characteristics & Skills

  • Be a methodical problem solver
  • A passion for innovation, experimentation and design
  • Be curious, and have an interest and enthusiasm for engineering
  • Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others
  • Have an eye for detail and getting things right
  • Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Your benefits in detail

  • Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
  • 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
  • Personalised training and development plan
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • 25-days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave following successful probation
  • Occupational Health Team
  • Workplace Nursery Benefit
  • Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes
  • Martin-Baker + discount platform

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and/or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

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  • Deadline
    October 1st, 2026
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Chalgrove (Oxfordshire)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials/Metallurgy
  • Mechanical
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