BAE Systems - Graduate Material Scientist

BAE Systems; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Chelmsford is seeking a Graduate Material Scientist to tackle real-world challenges. You will engage in innovative work while enjoying a flexible benefits package and world-class training. Ideal candidates should have a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a related field and be ready to contribute from day one.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• You must have a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Responsibilities

• Solve real-world challenges innovating at the molecular level.
• Access to world-class training and professional networks.

Education

Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in a related subject

Job description

Job title

Graduate Material Scientist

Overview

Salary: £34,000 + benefits

Deadline: Continuous

Start date: Various

Job type: Graduate Scheme (graduate job)

Location: Chelmsford (South East)

Sectors: Engineering, Computing & IT, Science & Technology, Military & Defence

Locations

Great Baddow

Salary

Our starting salary is £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome payment along with an optional 20% salary advance. Plus a flexible package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Responsibilities

Kickstart your career as a Graduate Material Scientist at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where innovating at the molecular level will give you the opportunity to solve real-world challenges.

What’s in it for you?

On a BAE Systems graduate programme, you''ll launch a career that''s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You''ll receive a flexible benefits package, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and mentors to help you develop your career. 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.

Join us - pioneer your future today.

Entry requirements

You''ll need a minimum 2:2 Bachelor''s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Please note: some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

Application process

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you''re successful, you''ll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

We offer a non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise - you''ll deep-dive into your chosen field and develop your expertise, from day one. You''ll also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.

Start Date

July or September 2026