Graduate Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Graduate Naval Ships Network Engineer. This role involves developing real-world systems, implementing network architectures, and collaborating with engineers. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2.2 degree in any STEM subject and be able to work on-site 3-4 days a week. The salary is competitive at £34,000, with additional benefits including a £2,000 welcome bonus.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Obtain a degree in a relevant STEM subject.
• Strong problem-solving skills needed for engineering deliverables.
• Ability to write reports and prepare presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test network software and hardware releases.
• Implement network architecture and design.
• Contribute to solving engineering issues on programs.

Skills

Understanding of networking topologies and technologies

Knowledge of OSI L1 to L3

Familiarity with protocols such as LAN, VLAN, WAN, MPLS, QoS, BGP

Education

2.2 in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Overview

Length of contract Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year) 7th September 2026

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 any STEM subject.

Description

Job Title: Graduate Naval Ships Network Engineer

Location: Broad Oak (Hampshire)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-4 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you'll be doing

• Working with Software, Systems and Hardware engineers, enabling the development of real-world systems that perfectly perform every time.
• Supporting the development and testing of network software and hardware releases whilst supporting and maintaining network technical design.
• Implementation of networks architecture and design.
• Contribution to addressing engineering issues on a programme and will encompass requirements evaluation and problem solving, engineering deliverable presentation.
• Engineering data information, meeting and briefing notes, report writing, presentation preparation, cost, schedule and risk analysis.
• Understanding networking topologies and technologies, understanding OSI L1 to L3, understanding networking principals and protocols such as LAN, VLAN WAN, MPLS, QoS, BGP

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.