Graduate Software Engineer

BAE Systems.; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking a Graduate Maritime Services Software Engineer. This role involves creating innovative software solutions for complex systems, with opportunities for hybrid working. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and making a difference in national security.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 in Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Create cutting-edge software for hardware.
• Produce and maintain software design.
• Test software solutions to meet requirements.

Skills

Software Engineering

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Software or Computer Related STEM Degree

Job description

Length of contract

Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year)

13th April 2026

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement, you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Software or Computer Related STEM Degree.

Description

Job title: Graduate Maritime Services Software Engineer

Location: Broad Oak (Hampshire)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, for this role, you will be expected to attend your site 4-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you'll be doing:

As a Software Engineering Graduate within our Radar Team, you will create cutting-edge software for our hardware and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration.

• Producing and maintaining a software design to meet a set of software requirements.
• Using a software design to produce a deliverable software solution.
• Testing a software solution to prove that it meets its design aims and requirements.
• Supporting a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality.
• Developing and maintaining a good working knowledge of Maritime Services software processes.

Benefits:

Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Maritime Services team:

Become part of the only provider of complex, powerful attack warships to the Royal Navy. Services range from warship availability, equipment and facilities, management training, product development, and through-life support for radar, frigates, and the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier.

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 fulfill 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 aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can restrict your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically necessitates 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level required, to facilitate meaningful security checks.