Graduate Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense company as a Graduate Air Software Engineer, developing advanced software for combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. The role involves working in a hybrid environment with a focus on software development lifecycles and engineering solutions. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits in an inclusive culture that values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Predicted to achieve a 2.2 in relevant degrees.

Responsibilities

• Creating advanced software for platforms from concept to delivery.
• Addressing engineering issues including design and testing.
• Delivering software solutions for complex, real-time systems.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Length of contract: Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year): 13th April 2026

Qualification requirements:

Minimum requirement: a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Electronic Engineering, or a related subject, or predicted to achieve this.

Description:

Job title: Graduate Air Software Engineer

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire). We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, but attendance at the site 3-5 days per week is expected.

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

What you’ll be doing:

1. Creating advanced software for our platforms, involved in the entire product lifecycle from concept, design, and development to delivery and maintenance.
2. Addressing engineering issues across programs, including requirements capture, systems and software design, implementation, testing, qualification, certification, defect investigation, and resolution.
3. Delivering software solutions for complex, real-time systems and platforms.
4. Understanding multiple software development lifecycles and their application in safety-critical environments.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Air Team: We develop, manufacture, upgrade, and support combat and fast jet trainer aircraft, including Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest, supporting global operations.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher vetting levels requiring 5-10 years of UK residency depending on the role.