Job Title: Undergraduate Software Engineer
Location: Hillend
Salary: £25,000
BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, it is expected that on our Undergraduate Programme you will be required to attend your site 4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements, including which days you are required to work on-site/remotely, will be outlined by your line manager.
About BAE Systems:
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 93,100 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
What You Will Be Doing:
During your 12-month Undergraduate Placement, you will be involved in various areas to develop a broad understanding of the Software function. You will create cutting-edge software for our hardware and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with both Electronic and Systems engineers, you’ll help develop complex real-world systems that must perform perfectly every time, as the consequences of failure could be catastrophic.
We also provide the opportunity to engage in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project to gain different experiences. With our vast portfolio of products and multinational presence, there are opportunities to engage in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives, and support groups (called employee resource groups) which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
Specific Activities Could Include:
You will be allocated to a project and tasked as an engineer within the team. Your work will be expected to make a real contribution to addressing engineering issues on a programme and will likely encompass requirements evaluation and problem-solving, engineering deliverable presentation, engineering data information, meeting and briefing notes, report writing, presentation preparation, cost, schedule, and risk analysis.
Skills:
As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s in Computing, Computer Science, or IT networks related subject; Maths; Physics. To be considered for this role, you must be returning to University to complete your degree.
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Team:
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding work that truly makes a difference. And as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realize your true potential.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Export Control / Security:
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.
Qualification Requirements:
As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s in Computing, Computer Science, or IT networks related subject; Maths; Physics.
Start Date: 23/06/2025
Length of Contract: 12 months
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