Graduate Materials Engineer

targetjobs UK; Glascoed; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Salary advance

Job summary

BAE Systems is offering a graduate programme in Glascoed, United Kingdom. You will gain experience in material failure investigations and provide guidance on next steps.

From day one you’ll work with experienced colleagues across engineering, digital and business to deliver defense, aerospace and security solutions that shape a safer future. We value inclusion, offer flexible ways of working and a strong focus on wellbeing, with opportunities for long-term career growth and recognised

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in material failure investigations and provide advice on a route forward.
• Join BAE Systems on a graduate programme and be part of something bigger, bringing your skills and perspectives to help protect what matters most.
• From day one, work with experienced colleagues, contributing ideas and seeing the impact of your work.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:2) in a subject related to your chosen area

Job description

Salary

As a graduate, you can expect a starting salary of £34,000, as well as a £2,000 welcome bonus and an optional 20% salary advance.

Locations

Glascoed

Salary

As a graduate, you can expect a starting salary of £34,000, as well as a £2,000 welcome bonus and an optional 20% salary advance.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a graduate, you will gain a wide range of experience in material failure investigations and providing advice on a route forward.

What’s in it for you?
Join BAE Systems on a graduate and be part of something bigger. As part of our global team, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help protect what matters most.

From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, contributing ideas and seeing the impact of your work firsthand. Whether your passion lies in engineering, digital or business, you’ll help deliver advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions that shape a safer future.

We believe inclusion fuels innovation, so your ideas will be valued and your contribution recognised. With flexible ways of working and a strong focus on wellbeing, you’ll have the support to thrive.

Build your expertise, gain recognised qualifications and explore opportunities across disciplines. With meaningful work and long-term career prospects, you’ll be empowered to grow with confidence and shape a career that’s uniquely yours.

Entry requirements?

You’ll need a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

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. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is a competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

We offer a non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise - you’ll have the opportunity to develop deep expertise in your chosen field from day one. You’ll also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.

Start Date:

September 2027