Job Title: Graduate Air Software Engineer
Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)
Start Date: 8th September 2025
BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Graduate Programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business.
Salary: £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus
Come and join us in BAE Systems Air, we have a long and proud heritage in the development, manufacture upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft.
Today, we operate across the globe, in multiple markets to support our customers – wherever, whenever and whatever their challenges may be. We support them across the whole life cycle of the air sector – from design, development and production, through to provision of aircraft, training, support and maintenance.
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.
What you will be doing:
As a Graduate you will work collaboratively with your team to create cutting edge software for our platforms and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept, design and development through to delivery and maintenance in service.
You will be expected to work closely with engineers from multiple adjacent skillsets including systems design, test, modelling and qualification/certification.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Make a real contribution to addressing the engineering issues on a programme and to encompass requirements capture/evaluation, systems and software design, software implementation, software unit and integration testing, qualification and certification as well as defect investigation and resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills will be required as you will be working as part of a large complex team, delivering software solutions for highly complex, real-time systems and software platforms.
• Articulate a strong understanding of multiple software development lifecycles and several of the toolsets used in each phase of the lifecycle.
Skills:
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Software Development / Electronic Engineering or a related subject.
Opportunities for Growth and Development: We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences.
Benefits:
You will receive several benefits including – A competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
On commencement of employment, you will be paid a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 (the “Welcome Payment”).
Inclusivity within our recruitment process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.
Our environmental responsibility:
As a future-focused business we’re committed to changing the world we live in for the better.
Export Control/Security:
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
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