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BAE Systems
About us
At BAE Systems, our advanced defence technology protects people and national security, and keeps critical information and infrastructure secure. We search for new ways to provide our customers with a competitive edge across the air, maritime, land and cyber domains. We employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries, and work closely with local partners to support economic development by transferring knowledge, skills and technology.
We develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability and national security solutions – helping to protect people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure across the world.
With opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, project management, business development, IT and finance, we’re looking for graduates and undergraduates with drive and enthusiasm who can help us stay ahead. If you have the potential we will support you all the way because your success with drive ours.
Our graduate and undergraduate schemes will give you the skills you need to navigate through challenges that bring others to a standstill and make the very most of your talents. We place great importance not only on what we do, but how and why we do it. We are passionate, collaborative, and take pride in work that helps our customers and communities. Working for BAE Systems, you’ll go home at the end of each day knowing that what you do really makes a difference where it counts.
Finance Leader Development Programme
The Finance Leader Development Programme (FLDP) is our five-year scheme for high-calibre graduates with the potential and determination to become BAE Systems finance leaders of tomorrow. The programme includes a structured and fully supported route to the highly respected Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification.
Graduate Programme
The BAE Systems graduate programme combines formal learning with valuable real-world experience, giving graduates the opportunity to develop in their chosen field from day one. BAE Systems place great importance not only on what they do, but how and why they do it. Their graduates are supported throughout the programme with training and mentoring, enabling them to make the very most of their talents and develop a career where they’ll make a real difference.
Industrial Placement (12months)
If you have the talent, now is the time to put it to the test. We have approximately 90 one-year placements available each year and they all offer you the chance to develop new skills and gain invaluable industry experience in the world.
Summer Internship (12 weeks)
A summer internship at BAE Systems gives you a valuable 12 week insight into working life at one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you secure one of the 100+ placements available across our UK business, you’ll receive on-the-job training within a structured framework. We only offer placements when there’s work with real impact to be completed. It’s a great way to put theory into practice.
Requirements
To apply, you’ll need to have a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a related subject for our graduate scheme and on course to achieving a 2:2 for our undergraduate schemes, be eligible to work in the UK and be able to successfully achieve security clearance.
For finance, you will need to be on course or have a minimum of 2:1 including 120 new tariff UCAS points or equivalent (excluding general studies).
To apply refer to our website www.baesystems.com/graduates
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It was delightful to see so many high calibre female engineering students who had made the effort to research our company and prepare questions for the networking session. The event was very well organised, informative and fun. This is our third year attending the event and we look forward to getting involved again next year.
National Grid
Great experience that really opened my eyes into what impact females can make within engineering.
Student
Much more relaxed atmosphere compared to any previous event I've attended which made it easier to build relationships with employers.
Student
Good combination of chances to network/ask questions and hear from companies directly.
Student
A thoroughly enjoyable event, with very intelligent and driven students. The students are from a mixture of years so proved great for our current and future pipeline, and company branding. You also walk away with the details of circa 100 top quality students, so a very unique event.
AECOM
A fantastic way to meet other female engineers, be inspired to pursue a career in the sector and learn more about the application process.
Student
I enjoyed meeting with the companies and hearing their advice, especially on application process as I will be applying for graduate jobs.
Student
I have been inspired by some leading ladies. It makes me realise what you can achieve.
Student
It has made me realise that engineering is quite an open sector and that there is a lot of scope to enter a lot of areas.
Student
Speaking to graduates and recruiters in such a relaxing environment was such an insightful opportunity- so many of my questions were answered, even those I didn't know I had.
Student
Everything was great, the overall vibe puts you in a good mood and even if you come in scared and unsure about what to do, that quickly goes away.
Student
We have attended the Future Female Engineering event for a number of years now; it is a great opportunity for employers to meet with interested and motivated female engineering students. Throughout the event students have the opportunity to get to know their preferred employers, hear what is like to be a graduate in the company and also gain helpful hints and tips on the application process. The event is a great opportunity for students and employers to network across a number of informal and fun sessions!
BAE Systems
The day has been inspirational and a great reminder of why I chose to study engineering.
Student