Graduate Network Engineer

BAE Systems; Hurn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Hurn is seeking a Graduate Network Engineer. In this role, you will learn and develop skills in network engineering, including the design and maintenance of communication networks. Candidates should have a 2:2 in a STEM degree. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including a welcome bonus, flexible health benefits, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a 2:2 in a STEM subject for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Learning skills related to Network Engineering.
• Design, installation, maintenance, and support of communication networks.
• Providing technical advice and guidance.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cloud technologies

Network administration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Overview

Length of contract Permanent contract

Start date 7th September 2026

Location Christchurch

Salary £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you’ll be doing

This role involves learning skills and knowledge associated with Network Engineering, including the design, installation, maintenance and support of communication networks within an organisation. You will link BAE Systems to external organisations, ensuring high levels of network performance and availability. You will gain an understanding of network configuration, cloud, network administration and monitoring tools, and be able to give technical advice and guidance. You will become proficient in technology solutions as you analyse system requirements to ensure the network and its services operate to desired levels.

Qualifications

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 a STEM subject

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide 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.

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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 at 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.

Application process

When applying for this role you will be redirected to the BAE Systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your CV
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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