Electrical Engineer - Industrial Placement

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is offering a 12-month undergraduate placement designed for students pursuing their Bachelor's degree. This position will provide hands-on experience in optimizing design concepts, maintaining existing systems, and contributing to new technologies. With a competitive starting salary of £24,300 pro rata, this role also includes a flexible benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal for those seeking to build a rewarding career with real responsibility from day one.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Access to world-class training

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in electronic product content choices.
• Optimise hardware and software design concepts.
• Develop design processes and complex products.
• Maintain existing systems and develop new technologies.

Education

Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree

Job description

As an Undergraduate on a 12 month placement you will gain knowledge to assist in the electronic product content choices, optimise hardware and software design concepts, and develop sophisticated design processes and text complex products. Gaining exposure to the entire project lifecycle, you will play a key role in both maintaining our existing systems and developing new technologies.

You'll need to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.

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.

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