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Undergraduate Software Engineer Location:
Yeovil (Somerset) 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. Salary:
£25,000 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 On an Undergraduate Placement, over 12 months, an individual would be expected to be involved in a number of areas to develop a broad understanding of the Software function. This includes creating cutting-edge software for our hardware and being involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. You will work closely with both Electronic and Systems engineers to enable the development of complex real-world systems that must perform perfectly every time, as the consequences of failure could be catastrophic. We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project to gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved 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. To ensure we retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning, and a portfolio of high potential development programmes. We are also fully committed to supporting graduates to work towards professional registration and Chartership with a range of professional institutes (e.g., the IET and IMechE). Our graduate scheme is accredited with several different professional institutes, which means that we have demonstrated high standards of delivery and support. 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 the 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. 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 underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example, dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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. Click
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for more information on national security vetting levels. 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 (dd Month Year) 23/06/2025 Length of contract 12 months
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Undergraduate Software Engineer Location:
Yeovil (Somerset) 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. Salary:
£25,000 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 On an Undergraduate Placement, over 12 months, an individual would be expected to be involved in a number of areas to develop a broad understanding of the Software function. This includes creating cutting-edge software for our hardware and being involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. You will work closely with both Electronic and Systems engineers to enable the development of complex real-world systems that must perform perfectly every time, as the consequences of failure could be catastrophic. We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project to gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved 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. To ensure we retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning, and a portfolio of high potential development programmes. We are also fully committed to supporting graduates to work towards professional registration and Chartership with a range of professional institutes (e.g., the IET and IMechE). Our graduate scheme is accredited with several different professional institutes, which means that we have demonstrated high standards of delivery and support. 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 the 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. 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 underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example, dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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. Click
here
for more information on national security vetting levels. 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 (dd Month Year) 23/06/2025 Length of contract 12 months
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