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Meet Joseph – Graduate Mechanical Engineer, UK
After deciding to change career, Joseph rediscovered his purpose as a graduate mechanical engineer. Now part of the BAE Systems team in Barrow‑in‑Furness, he’s developing the skills to become a future leader while contributing to complex projects that make a real difference.

Meet Amber, a Graduate Systems Engineer
From Maths Teacher to Engineer at BAE Systems

Meet Callum, a Graduate Materials Engineer
Callum is a graduate materials engineer, based in Barrow-in-Furness.

Meet Simone, a Graduate Electrical Engineer
Simone is a graduate electrical engineer, working on submarines in Filton.

Meet Shaun, an Aeronautical Engineering Student
Meet Shaun, a 20 year old Aeronautical Engineering student who has recently joined BAE Systems on an Industrial Placement in Aerospace Engineering.

Meet Sam, a Graduate Electrical Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness
Sam is a graduate electrical engineer, working on submarines in Barrow-in-Furness.

Meet Nikolas, a Graduate Naval Architect in Scotstoun, Glasgow
Nikolas is a graduate naval architect, based in Scotstoun, Glasgow.

Meet Zara, a Graduate Procurement Officer in Portsmouth
Zara is a graduate procurement officer, based in Portsmouth.
Grads with green initiatives thrive at BAE Systems
Graduates with a passion for sustainability found that they could make a real difference to the world at BAE Systems. Read about their experiences below to find out more.


How to get a job with a 2.2 degree
Find out what a 2.2 means for your job hunt and which employers are open to applications from graduates with 2.2 degrees.

Salary guide: how much you earn in civil engineering, construction and surveying careers
Research graduate salaries in construction industry jobs, including those in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, architecture, quantity surveying and building surveying.

What jobs can you do with an electronic engineering degree?
Careers for electronic engineering graduates can be found in a range of industries, from automotive to utilities. Electronic engineers are also sought by IT companies.

What jobs can you do with an electrical engineering degree?
Graduates with electrical engineering degrees can choose from careers in a wide range of engineering industries. Here’s what you could do in each.

What graduate salary can I expect in an IT job?
Find out what starting salary you could earn on technology graduate schemes and what typical earnings are like for IT professionals at different stages.

Which engineering employers accept graduates with 2.2 degrees?
Worried you won’t achieve a 2.1? Never fear – there are numerous engineering employers who recruit engineers with 2.2s for their graduate schemes.

Graduate engineering salary round up
Discover what a typical graduate engineer salary is, how much the top graduate schemes pay and the benefits, perks and bonuses offered by engineering companies.

Which engineering employers offer summer internships or industrial placements?
The majority of leading engineering companies offer work experience to student engineers. Here’s what’s on offer.

Aerospace engineer: job description
Aerospace (aeronautical) engineers design, develop, modify and maintain planes and other flying craft, including military and civil aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, and weapons.

What are the best paying jobs for graduates?
Find out the UK’s average graduate salary, the highest paying graduate jobs and how your degree discipline could affect your earning potential.