IT Graduate

Overview

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS: GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SEPTEMBER 2026

Our Graduate Programme isn’t just a job; it’s your gateway to real impact and rapid growth.

Join a team where your voice is important and your ideas are welcomed in a company where we provide the tools for you to become our future leaders. At Spirit AeroSystems, are proud to build and support world-class aerostructures for commercial and business aircraft in global markets. We have more than 100 years’ history and a bright future! 

We pride ourselves in the research and development of advanced materials and ultra-light structures to help support aviation’s sustainability goals. We’re team players who put people first in our efforts to succeed as an organisation and to grow as individuals.  We’re keen to strengthen and broaden our Aftermarket division in Belfast with graduates who can bring innovative thinking and enthusiasm, as well as the knowledge and skills our organisation requires.

Our business focused IT team are the backbone of our digital operations, enabling faster production, smarter decisions and seamless collaboration across departments.

These Exciting Graduate Opportunities Offer

• 36-hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Coaching and mentoring
• Professional development and growth
• Opportunity for advancement
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Generous life cover
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On-site Occupational Health department
• Employee assistance program
• Free car-parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
  
  

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Current requirements are in the areas of Application support and Infrastructure support.
• The quality of our people is extremely important to us and, ideally, applicants should have a strong academic background coupled with excellent interpersonal skills: communication, teamwork, commitment, problem solving, self-discipline, and high motivation to allow them to work independently and as part of a team.
• You’ll get the opportunity to work with different teams within IT and in the broader business, explore where your own skills and interests lie and consider where you could focus in the future. Technology is applied throughout the organisation and our challenge is to leverage opportunities where the application of IT will support new transformational opportunities, as well as allow the business to optimise their processes and gain competitive advantage.
  
  

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets the stated job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Essential Criteria

• An honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a directly relevant subject (Business with Computing, Computer Science, Computing Technologies, Business Technology)
• Availability to work 36 hours per week at our Belfast facility in Northern Ireland and willingness to relocate as required.
• A positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication and teamworking skills and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in aerospace.
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• An honours degree (2.1 or higher) in a directly relevant subject as in the essential criteria.
• Demonstrable relevant experience (including placement) to complement theoretical/academic skills.
  
  

Qualification must be obtained by 30th June 2026

All applicants will be considered for graduate positions in Summer 2026. However, applicants who have already attained the required qualifications, will be considered for any available positions in late 2025 / early 2026

Completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday 11th November at 16:00

 

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.