Graduate Systems Engineer

What you’ll be doing:

As a Graduate Systems Engineer you will work in a holistic, multi-disciplinary role, focusing on the bigger picture and bridging the gaps between disciplines. Throughout the different stages of a product lifecycle, you could find yourself supporting activities in design and development using modelling and simulation techniques, the development and management of technical information about how our systems and products operate, seeing our products in action as they are integrated and tested in labs, or on a platform itself as it is tested in our various business units.

What’s in it for you?

On a BAE Systems graduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You’ll receive a great benefits package, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and mentors to help you develop your career. When you join us, you’ll be choosing a future enhanced by adaptability, innovation and inclusivity – somewhere your work matters. It’s a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be given every opportunity to build a varied career and be empowered to achieve your potential.

Entry requirements

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.

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re 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.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

We offer a non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise - you’ll to deep-dive into your chosen field and develop your expertise, from day one. You’ll also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.

Start Date: July or September 2025