Graduate Electronic Engineer

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

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Graduate Digital Intelligence Electronic Engineer to develop mission-critical technologies. This role offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and access to professional development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment. Graduates will work on innovative projects and receive coaching to enhance their technical skills.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with RF/digital design and software development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative technologies for high-performance networking and space systems.
• Join project teams to work on RF/digital design and software development.
• Participate in outreach activities to inspire future engineers.

Skills

RF design

digital design

software development

signal processing

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title:

Graduate Digital Intelligence Electronic Engineer

Location:

Great Baddow (Essex)

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.

Salary:

£34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking graduates to develop innovative, mission-critical technologies for high-performance networking, space systems, software radios, and underwater systems. As a Graduate Electronic Engineer, you'll join a project team and receive coaching to build your technical and professional skills. Your work may involve RF/digital design, software or firmware development, or signal processing algorithm design across various platforms. You'll join our Future Talent community, with access to training, networking, and social events. A career mentor will support your growth, and you'll be encouraged to pursue professional registration and take part in outreach activities to inspire future engineers.

Benefits:

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

The Digital Intelligence Team:

Kickstart your career as an electronic engineer at BAE Systems, where you'll develop advanced technologies that safeguard critical systems and protect the future of global security.

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 of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.