Graduate Export Control

BAE Systems.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Graduate Naval Ships Export Control based in Scotstoun, Glasgow. You will gain expertise in export control legislation and compliance practices over a two-year period. The role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 with a £2,000 Welcome Bonus, along with an extensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements. Ideal for graduates in Physics, Maths, or Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Must have or be predicted to obtain a 2.2 degree.
• Ability to work in compliance environments.
• Willingness to learn export control investigations.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamental principles of export control legislation.
• Shadow Export Control Officers.
• Participate in export control audits.

Skills

Understanding of export control legislation

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Maths, Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Naval Ships Export Control

Location: Scotstoun (Glasgow)

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

Responsibilities

• The Export Control Graduate will be over a period of 2 years, learning the fundamental principles of export control legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Understanding and enacting the compliance requirements for each; shadowing Export Control Officers in all the programmes and capability centre to gain understanding of the multiple complex layers of requirements and how these differ across programmes.
• Working on Export Control investigations and Export Control audits and self assurance.
• Additionally will be tasked to identify and undertake a specific project to improve or enhance the export control team's activities.

Benefits

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.

The Naval Ships Team

We design and build offshore patrol vessels, giant aircraft carrier and provide complex warships including the Type 26 Frigate to the Royal Navy, giving the customer capability to fulfil operations around the world.

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 fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

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 Physics, Maths, Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering and Computer Science.

Start date (dd Month Year) 7th September 2026

Length of contract Permanent contract