Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Data Consultant Graduate in Yeovil, UK. You will contribute to software development, working closely with engineers on real-world systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be pursuing a degree in a related field. This position offers a competitive salary of £24,300 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Predicted to achieve a 2.2 in a relevant Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Involved in software development lifecycle.
• Create cutting-edge software for hardware.
• Work closely with Electronic and Systems engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computing, computer science, or IT networks

Job description

Overview

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• You will be involved in a number of areas in order to develop a broad understanding of the Software function.
• 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.
• We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit.
• Shape the future of data-driven decisions at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence as a Data Consultant Graduate, where your analytical skills and business acumen will turn complex data into actionable insights for strategic impact.

About the company and inclusion

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 fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) 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 both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualifications

• As a minimum requirement you\'ll be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor\'s in Computing, computer science or IT networks related subject; Maths; Physics.

Start date and contract

• Start date: 22 June 2026
• Length of contract: 12 months

Salary and benefits

Salary: £24,300. As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also 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.