Graduate Nuclear Primary Build Organisation Engineer

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

Job summary

A defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Submarines Nuclear Primary Build Organisation Engineer. This role includes participation in various niche teams, skill development, and shadowing experienced engineers. The position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 with a £2,000 welcome bonus. Applicants must have a relevant degree with a minimum classification of 2.2. The role requires on-site attendance five days a week.

Benefits

Relocation support packages

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: predicted 2.2 in relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team rotations within PBO.
• Shadow experienced individuals to learn roles.
• Develop skills in niche teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

STEM subjects knowledge

Education

2.2 in Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Length of contract: Permanent contract

Start date: 7th September 2026

Qualification requirements: As a minimum requirement you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a STEM subject is applicable.

Job details

Job Title: Graduate Submarines Nuclear Primary Build Organisation Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer relocation support packages for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

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

What You’ll Be Doing

1. The PBO have many niche teams. You’ll be placed with a team for rotation.
2. You’ll shadow an experienced individual, and gain an understanding of the roles.
3. You’ll develop your skills and knowledge whilst in the team
4. Multiple niche teams are within PBO, you’ll have the opportunity to move within these teams to develop. including a period of time spent with the New Nuclear Facilities team.
5. You will exit full time into one of these teams, to become a Nuclear Engineer within the business.
6. We try and accommodate regarding exit, however the managers will assess each candidate and make a decision.

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 Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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.