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We are dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions and protecting the future through cutting-edge technology. You can join us and play your part in creating bold, revolutionary products and services, challenging the status quo and driving the future of engineering.

You will be part of a team that are driven by a passion for developing world-class security products; with ground-breaking technology. We have, a collaborative culture and endless opportunities alongside a work environment that fosters continuous development and provides you with the experience needed to thrive in today’s competitive engineering landscape.

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Your starting salary would be £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome payment and optional 20% salary advance. Plus a flexible package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll need a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Please note: 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.

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you are successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.
A non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise and develop expertise, from day one. You will also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.

What you can expect

  • A two-week immersive induction to prepare you for your role.
  • A development journey paced over 18-30 months including technical and personal development, supported by 1:1 coaching sessions.
  • A personal effectiveness programme with career coaching and development modules.
  • Ownership of your career path with a dedicated support structure including a buddy, mentor, coach and graduate development lead.
  • Real-world experience in a supportive environment where you can shape your own career and benefit from early responsibility.
  • Stretch projects to take you outside of your chosen role.
  • Inclusive learning resources through videos, books, guides and also virtual learning on our digital learning platform, Spark.
  • Flexible and hybrid working across many sites and roles.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, and an emphasis on wellbeing and prioritising a healthy work/life balance.

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2027 graduate engineering opportunities

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Location: Warton/Samlesbury

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will work in a fast growing discipline applying system engineering principles to the development of concepts and designs for customer service operations.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will focus on developing quantum mechanical and molecular dynamics models to increase the understanding of the behaviour of the exsiting materials to support innovation.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you could be involved in designing, developing and testing complex systems, components and products, as well as supporting the build of our new and future classes of submarines including Astute, Dreadnought, and our new SSN-AUKUS.

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Location: Barrow, Frimley

Start Date: April 2027

As a graduate, you will play a pivotal part in suggestions surrounding electronic product content, optimise hardware and software design concepts, develop sophisticated design processes and test complex products. 

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Location: Christchurch, Great Baddow

Start Date: April 2027

As a graduate, you will play a pivotal part in suggestions surrounding electronic product content, optimise hardware and software design concepts, develop sophisticated design processes and test complex products.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As an IT Systems Infrastructure Engineer Graduate, you will be developing your expertise and domain experience to work towards good Systems Engineering practices. You will support Engineers, Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers in delivering IT systems and products to the submarine build and through-life support programmes.You will also be developing an understanding of the principles of the science and technology of computing and have a basic understanding of the customer and user needs of the product system and how this will influence and impact design activities, technical and operational performance.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be building, integrating, and testing bespoke instrumentation solutions where suitable commercial options aren’t available. You'll be supporting emergent site instrumentation projects identifying effective solutions related to metrology and calibration. 

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Location: Broad Oak, Christchurch, New Malden

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will work closely with both software, systems and hardware engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world systems that must perfectly perform every time. You will support the development and testing of network software and hardware releases.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be working with a wider team to support the operations which verify that the systems have been installed to quality standards. Alongside qualified engineers you will support reactor systems tests that are essential for the submarine safe operation.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate you will be working closely within an integrated process and product development team, planning and delivering process engineering tasks. Gaining knowledge and experience in the design process and implementation of new technologies,  and supporting the manufacturing team in resolving any issues that may arise.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will contribute to requirements elicitation, process definition and configuration of the Product Lifecycle Management digital thread capability.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a Quality graduate you are responsible for working with multiple functions, across various life cycle phases driving business improvement activities whilst ensuring system and functional requirements are met. You will gain skills and knowledge in areas such as Quality performance management, tools and techniques, validation and verification, non-conformance management and change management.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As an engineering graduate, you could be completing work in a variety of specialist teams in the department who work across Testing, Computational Modelling, System Design and Research & Technology, all within the field of Stealth Engineering. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in all stages of the Submarine's lifecycle, from concept design through to activities with the in-service fleet.

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Location:  TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be supporting a range of initiatives which range from carbon foot-printing and road-mapping of some of our products through to environmental stewardship activities across our sites. The role will also include involvement in developing strategies to promote sustainability across our workforce as part of our ongoing culture change.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be involved in different stages of a products life cycle, helping to support a wide range of activities such as capturing systems requirements, developing, managing and improving  technical information and seeing our products in action.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

You will be supporting the generation of Tactical Fleet and Maintenance Plans for the designated fleet. Supporting the planning of aircraft and component maintenance, to ensure compliance with the Operator Maintenance Programme. Support the creation of the Statement of Work (SoW). Producing detailed analysis of aircraft technical performance, occurrence reporting and the results of maintenance activity to support the development of Reliability Programme(s).

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Location: Frimley

Start Date: April 2027

As a graduate, you will be capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes. Designing change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured, and controlled in accordance with company processes.

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Location: Gloucester, Manchester

Start Date: April 2027

As a graduate you will master diverse programming languages and tackle complex problems.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

Gaining exposure to the entire project lifecycle, you will play a key role in both maintaining our existing systems and supporting development of new technologies. You will make recommendations about electronic product content, optimise hardware and software design concepts, and develop sophisticated design processes and test complex products.

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Location:  Broad Oak, New Malden

Start Date: January 2027

As a graduate, you will gain wide-ranging experience in the design, development and support of hardware equipment to meet its operational needs.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will develop a broad understanding of manufacturing, operations facilities and production roles. You will gain an understanding of how our manufacturing, construction and support teams deliver cutting edge technology in the most effective way.

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Location: Warton/Samlesbury

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will see the whole engineering lifecycle; from prototyping/evaluating early design concepts, producing a realistic model of how a system performs and developing complex networked simulations.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be designing, building, testing, and commissioning the largest and most advanced submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy.

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Location: Barrow

Start Date: January 2027

As a graduate, you will be designing and developing scalable platforms that empower teams to innovate efficiently. Driving seamless integration and reliability to support tomorrow’s technology landscape.

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Location: Barrow, Coventry

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will support the business in managing the software and product security through design, manufacture, integration and testing.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will support the business in software and product security through design, manufacture, integration and test.  You will work towards ensuring that our products are as secure as possible.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

You will undertake designing on board radiation shielding systems which comply with build requirements. Supporting the design optimisation process so that radiation shielding technology and systems are effective at protecting people. Developing models and code (PIC and Monte Carlo) to support the design and verification of radiation shielding.

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Location: Barrow

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you work throughout the whole submarine life cycle, from concept through to activities with the operational fleet. You'll be designing equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements of the submarine whilst in operation.

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Location: Barrow, Broad Oak, Brough, Christchurch, Frimley, New Malden, Portsdown Technology Park, Warton/Samlesbury

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will be involved in different stages of a products life cycle, helping to support a wide range of activities such as capturing systems requirements, developing, managing and improving  technical information and seeing our products in action.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a Graduate you will work within the Warship Engineering discipline, specifically within the survivability engineering team. Within this team you may undertake ship signature, vulnerability or shock modelling and analysis. You will be working collaboratively with the team in providing advice and guidance to the Platform Designers to ensure that the survivability targets are met. You will be responsible for the delivery of survivability tasks, delivering against the project design requirements. 

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Location: Brough, Prestwick, Warton/Samlesbury

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate you will develop a practical understanding and application of airframe and aerodynamic engineering. You will be involved in the design and development of fast jets and unmanned air systems.

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Location: Broak Oak, London

Start Date: April 2027

As a graduate you will work on a range of projects, transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you'll develop innovative, mission-critical technologies for high-performance networking, space systems, software and underwater systems.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will play a key role in the development and maintenance of unique electrical power systems. You will be involved in complex control systems across the most exciting range of products the UK has to offer.

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Location: Barrow, Christchurch

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will gain knowledge and experience of the theoretical, analytical and hands-on methods that ensure our products are safe and effective for human use.

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Location: Barrow

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you could be involved in designing, developing and testing complex mechanical systems as well as supporting the build of our new products.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be involved the ship design lifecycle; from concept design, through design & build, trials and commissioning, and delivery to the customer. 

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be providing advice and support to departments, organisations and/or stakeholders contributing to the delivery of nuclear safety.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will develop manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning trials and qualification. You will see product development over the whole of the product lifecycle.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will identify legislations applicable to systems and equipment on the submarine ensuring they be operated, maintained and decommissioned in accordance with relevant legislation.

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will support the Maintenance Lead who is responsible for planning activities linked to the Qatar Hawk Mk167 Base Maintenance schedule. 

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Location: Broad Oak, Brough, Christchurch, Frimley, Leeds, London, Manchester, New Malden, Warton/Samlesbury

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will create cutting edge software and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. You'll enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time.

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Location: Brough, Warton/Samlesbury

Start Date: January, April 2027

As a graduate, you will apply supportability engineering principles to the development of concepts and designs for customer service operations. You will gain experience across a number of vital defence programmes providing next-generation capability. 

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will be working with a wider that tests and commissions the Astute & Dreadnought class submarines. You will ensure that the mechanical and electrical systems are built to their design intent and function safely and reliably

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Location: TBC

Start Date: CLOSED

As a graduate, you will undertake weight engineering tasks, which involves calculation and monitoring of weights and centres from project concept to vessel delivery. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting of a portion of the vessel.

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As a graduate, you can expect a starting salary of £34,000 (+ £2,000 welcome payment & an optional 20% salary advance).   
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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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