Push the boundaries of technology and embrace the opportunity to start a purposeful career.
Thinking about applying for one of our apprenticeship programmes but you’re not sure what to expect? Try one of our apprentice insight experiences. It gives you first-hand experience of what life at BAE Systems is really like. You'll meet our inclusive team and hear about their inspirational career journeys. And you’ll get the chance to explore how you could help us to find new advances to secure the future for all .
Our path ahead needs bright minds like yours. With our apprenticeships, you’ll have career confidence working for an organisation with a long-term and strategic presence in the market. you'll also get paid while you gain job-specific training and experience. Our employee networks, your team and your mentors will help you to develop connections and experience a fulfilling career. There are also plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in volunteering, so you’ll be encouraged to make a difference outside of work too.
Our insight experience opportunities
Our apprenticeship insight experiences are now closed but please check back in the future as we release new opportunities throughout the year. In the meantime, explore our other opportunities such as T Levels and work experience.
What to expect
- The inside track on our apprenticeships from inspiring and influential members of the team.
- An insight into life at BAE Systems and our commitment to inclusion.
- Personal and professional development sessions.
- The chance to connect with people across the business
Our colleagues share their personal stories on what drives them, and why they chose BAE Systems.
We're committed to recruiting in the most inclusive way possible so we can welcome top talent from all kinds of backgrounds to our team.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
You'll need to be curious, ready to be challenged, and committed to making the most of opportunities here.
We're an inclusive employer and we encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.
We're committed to recruiting in the most inclusive way possible so we can welcome the best people from all kinds of backgrounds to our team.
The process begins with an online application, which includes questions about you and your aspirations. If you're successful, you’ll be invited to attend the Insight Experience.
We want everyone to have the best chance of securing a place on our programmes. Here are some tips to help you give it your best:
- Think about which opportunity or business area best matches your interests and skills.
- Keep your application clear and concise – we want to easily see your strengths and achievements.
- Give full details of your degree modules, work experience and relevant final year projects.
- Be sure to check your spelling and make sure you fill in all the sections of the application!
Got a question?
Not sure which role is right for you? Want to understand more about job roles here at BAE Systems? Have a question about your application? Our FAQs are a great place to start.
Contact the team
If you want a chat with our team we're here to help. We can only discuss applications with candidates directly.