Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is now recruiting for its 2026 Graduate Scheme – Component Engineering Pathway
Our Culture and Values
At Ontic, we’re experts in what we do. Guided by our core values, we’re a team of driven individuals committed to continuous innovation in the aerospace sector. Together, we embrace the challenge to push our mission forward — becoming more than the sum of our parts.
We’re a global family of specialists. We take pride in what we do and who we do it with, always striving for the best solution. We challenge the status quo, giving each other the freedom to experiment, innovate, and make a difference. Even when things get tough, we work together to deliver on our vision. Ontic is built on a culture of trust and excellence — for each other and the work we do.
The Opportunity
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Component Engineering Graduate to join us on a permanent contract.
This is a structured development pathway, designed to train and develop you into a fully capable Component Engineer within an aerospace engineering environment.
This is not a general engineering or rotational programme.
From day one, you will begin developing the technical knowledge and commercial awareness required to manage engineering components across their lifecycle, with the expectation that you will move into a permanent Component Engineering role at the end of the programme.
Our Programme
This pathway will give you the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and product lifecycle management — ensuring that critical aerospace components remain available, compliant, and fit for purpose.
Over the course of the programme, you will gain experience in:
You’ll take responsibility early, working on real business-critical challenges that directly impact product availability, cost, and risk. You’ll be supported through on-the-job learning, mentoring, and structured development.
By the end of the programme, you will have developed the capability to operate as a Component Engineer within Ontic.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
We are looking for individuals who:
This role will suit candidates who are interested in developing a broad understanding of how engineering, supply chain, and product strategy come together in a regulated aerospace environment.
September 2026
Candidates wishing to apply for this role who would require sponsorship should carefully consider the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship based on their individual circumstances. Ontic does not guarantee that this role will meet sponsorship requirements.
Alongside a competitive graduate salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, including:
At Ontic, you won’t just start a job — you’ll build a career in a specialist engineering discipline that sits at the heart of aerospace product sustainability.
You’ll be part of a business where:
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!