BAE Systems - Graduate Network Engineer

BAE Systems; Tipner; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company is seeking graduates for the Network Engineer position. You will work alongside engineers to develop complex systems, with access to world-class training and a competitive benefits package. Candidates must have at least a 2:2 Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject and will have opportunities to specialize and develop expertise. Start dates are in July or September 2026.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Software, Systems, and Hardware engineers.
• Support development and testing of Network software and hardware.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

2:2 Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Job description

BAE Systems - Graduate Network Engineer

Salary: £34,000 + benefits

Deadline: Continuous

Start date: Various

Job type: Graduate Scheme (graduate job)

Location: Portsmouth (South East), Christchurch (South West)

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

Job title: Graduate Network Engineer

Locations: Broad Oak, Christchurch

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.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with both Software, Systems and Hardware engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world systems that must perfectly perform every time. Supporting the development and testing of Network software and hardware releases.

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.

What is the 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 be able to 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

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