Graduate Molecular Modeller

targetjobs UK; Glascoed; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Salary advance (20%)

Flexible working

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

BAE Systems in Glascoed is offering a graduate programme that covers the entire engineering lifecycle—from prototyping and evaluating early concepts to modeling system performance and developing complex simulations. You will join a global team and contribute to defence, aerospace and security projects from day one.

The programme is non-rotational with early responsibilities and opportunities to specialise. A minimum 2:2 in a related field is required; security vetting processes apply, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in a subject related to your chosen area.
• Base security screening applies; Baseline Personnel Security Standard required; higher security vetting may be needed for some roles.

Responsibilities

• See the full engineering lifecycle from prototyping to evaluating early design concepts, producing a model of system performance and developing simulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2)

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 see the whole engineering lifecycle; from prototyping/evaluating early design concepts, producing a realistic model of how a system performs and developing complex networked simulations.

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.

Join us - 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.

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