Martin-Baker
IT Support (Year in Industry)
2nd Year, 3rd Year
15 Dec 2025
IT
Overview
The Martin-Baker Year in Industry program offers undergraduates the opportunity to gain practical experience relevant to their studies. This specific role focuses on IT Support within a high-technology engineering environment, contributing to the company's operational efficiency. Placements typically last for 12 months, providing a comprehensive insight into the industry.
Martin-Baker is a British manufacturer of ejection seats and related safety equipment for aviation. Founded in 1934, the company pioneered the development of ejection seats in response to the increasing speeds of military aircraft. Martin-Baker ejection seats are designed to automatically eject and safely recover pilots from aircraft in emergency situations.
Opens: 24 Oct 2025; Closes: 15 Dec 2025
The program is typically a full-time, 12-month placement, based at one of Martin-Baker's UK facilities (likely Denham, Uxbridge or Chalgrove, Oxfordshire). Specific hours are usually standard office hours.
Martin-Baker industrial placements are generally paid, offering a competitive salary for the duration of the placement.
Applicants are typically undergraduates, most commonly in their second or third year, seeking a placement year as part of their degree. A background in IT or a related computing field is usually required. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The application process typically involves an online application, which may require a CV and cover letter. Successful candidates may then proceed to online assessments, interviews, and potentially an assessment centre.
Martin-Baker is a well-regarded engineering company, and its industrial placements are competitive. Cohort sizes for specific functions like IT support are usually small.
A year-long industrial placement at Martin-Baker provides invaluable industry experience in a leading engineering firm, enhancing a student's CV with practical skills and professional network contacts relevant to their IT career aspirations.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.