Job Description
Job Title
Graduate Electronic Systems Hardware Engineer
Location
Rochester (Kent)
Start Date
8th September 2025
Salary
£34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus
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 a minimum of 4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business.
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.
What you will be doing
As a Graduate you’ll work with the team making recommendations about electronic product content, optimise hardware and software design concepts, and develop sophisticated design processes and complex products. Gaining exposure to the entire project lifecycle, you’ll play a key role in both maintaining our existing systems and developing new technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assessment of equipment behaviour and fault diagnosis.
2. Assessment of new technologies and components.
3. Conducting laboratory tests and capturing data.
4. Circuit / firmware simulation and modelling.
5. Data analysis.
6. Preparation of technical reports.
Minimum Requirements
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 Electronics, or Electronics in combination with Electrical, Electronics in combination with Computing, Electronics in combination with Physics, or Electronics in combination with Computer Systems Engineering.
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.
On commencement of employment you will be paid a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 (the “Welcome Payment”). The Welcome Payment is subject to the normal deductions and will be paid with your first salary payment.
Inclusivity within our recruitment process
We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Our environmental responsibility
As a future-focused business we’re committed to changing the world we live in for the better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
Export Control/Security
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
Contract Length
Permanent contract
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