BAE Systems - Undergraduate Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Undergraduate Software Engineer for a 12-month placement. The role involves creating cutting-edge software and working closely with engineers on real-world systems. Candidates should be on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree. The program offers a flexible benefits package and the potential for a graduate scheme offer upon completion. Locations vary nationwide across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Access to world-class training

Qualifications

• On track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in creating cutting-edge software.
• Be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product.
• Work closely with Electronic and Systems engineers.

Skills

Ability to work on complex systems

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree

Job description

BAE Systems - Undergraduate Software Engineer

Salary: £24,300 + benefits

Deadline: Continuous

Start date: June 2026

Job type: Graduate Scheme (graduate job)

Location: North West, Scotland, South East, Wales, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK (Nationwide)

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

Job title: Undergraduate Software Engineer

Locations: Sheffield/Barrow, Warton/Samlesbury, Cowes/Great Baddow, New Malden, Rochester, Yeovil, Hillend, Broad Oak

Salary: Our starting salary is £24,300 pro rata. Plus a flexible package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What you'll be doing

• As an Undergraduate on a 12 months placement, you will gain wide-ranging experience helping create cutting edge software for our hardware and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Work closely with both Electronic and Systems engineers, you'll enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time, as the consequences of failure could be catastrophic.

What's in it for you?

On a BAE Systems undergraduate 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, the ability to connect with other undergraduates and mentors. You'll gain practical experience and expert insight you can take with you on the next step of your career journey.

Best of all, you could find yourself with a conditional offer to join our graduate programme. 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 to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.

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?

Our one-year programme will give you the chance to get hands-on industry experience and a deep insight into life at BAE Systems.

Start Date: June 2026