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BAE Systems

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Updated: September, 2024

About BAE Systems

From the depths of the ocean, to the edge of space, there’s no limit to where a graduate or undergraduate role at BAE Systems could take you.

With a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people globally, at BAE systems we’re committed to nurturing talent and striving for excellence; empowering our people to drive innovation, make the right decisions and find the best solutions – for our clients, our colleagues and our communities.

It’s a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and is a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background.

Sound like the place you could launch your career? Join us now, and play your part in the next phase of our story.

On a BAE Systems graduate or undergraduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training and mentoring, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one.

With a graduate starting salary of £34,000, or undergraduate salary of £23,100 (pro rata), welcome bonus and opportunities nationwide; as a BAE Systems graduate or undergraduate, you’ll grow your network and learn alongside some of the brightest minds.

When you join us, you’ll be choosing a future enhanced by flexibility, 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.

Your future, secured.

Nationality restrictions

We're committed to recruiting in the most inclusive way possible so we can welcome top talent from all kinds of backgrounds to our team. However, some roles with us are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

Why choose a BAE Systems graduate programme?

  • #1 Most Attractive Employer with Engineering Professionals in the UK, Universum
  • Rate My Placement, rated in The Best 100 Student Employer 2022-23
  • 28th in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers
  • #2 Engineering Employer of Choice as voted for by female engineering students
  • 8th Best Student Employer, IT & Telecommunications, RateMyPlacement

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Export Control / Security

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Work sectors

engineering and manufacturing

Location

East of England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England

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