At BAE Systems we’re proud to be pioneers in our industry, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence. As one our graduates you can play a crucial role in creating a secure future for generations to come.

Accelerate your career by choosing a BAE Systems graduate or undergraduate programme, where your unique skills and perspectives will be valued and integral to producing some of the most groundbreaking technology in the world. You’ll gain limitless opportunities and the support you’ll need to shape your future, as you shape the future for everyone.

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Awards and rankings
What we're proud of
#23
in The Times Top 100 UK Graduate Employers, 2025
#6
most attractive engineering, design and manufacturing employer in Cibyl
Research UK graduate study, 2025
#4
best engineering student employer in RateMyPlacement 2025 rankings,
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#2
most attractive employer for engineering students in the Universum UK rankings, 2025

Recognised by the people who know us best

BAE Systems has been named a Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner - based entirely on anonymous reviews from our colleagues. It’s a reflection of a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive and our commitment to continuously improving the experience for everyone who joins us.

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Nationality limitations

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. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

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Rewards and benefits
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Market-leading benefits

As a graduate, you can expect a starting salary of £34,000 (+ £2,000 welcome payment & an optional 20% salary advance). As an undergraduate, salaries start at £24,300 pro rata.  
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Inclusion

An inclusive team is a creative and innovative team. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to thrive. Who you are should never define what you can do.
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Learning and development

If you're curious and open to new opportunities, we'll help you reach your potential. See how we'll support you to continually learn and develop a fulfilling career.
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Experience and qualifications

You'll get hands-on experiences working on real-life projects. On many of the graduate development programmes, we'll also fully fund professional qualifications.

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If you want a chat with our team we're here to help. We can only discuss applications with candidates directly.

 

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