Graduate Software Engineer

BAE Systems.; Brough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense is seeking a Graduate Air Software Engineer in Brough. This role involves creating advanced software for platforms and addressing engineering issues in a hybrid work environment. The position offers competitive benefits and a welcoming culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounts on health and wellbeing

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related subject.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced software for platforms, involved in the entire product lifecycle.
• Address engineering issues, including design, implementation, testing, and resolution.
• Deliver software solutions for complex, real-time systems.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Length of contract: Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year): 13th April 2026

Qualification requirements:

Minimum requirement: a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Electronic Engineering, or a related subject.

Description:

Job title: Graduate Air Software Engineer

Location: Brough (Hull)
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are offered; however, attendance at the site 3-5 days per week is expected.

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

What you’ll be doing:

1. Create advanced software for our platforms, involved in the entire product lifecycle from concept, design, and development to delivery and maintenance.
2. Address engineering issues, encompassing requirements capture/evaluation, systems and software design, implementation, testing, qualification, certification, defect investigation, and resolution.
3. Deliver software solutions for complex, real-time systems and platforms.
4. Demonstrate a strong understanding of multiple software development lifecycles, especially in safety-critical environments.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounts on health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Air Team: We have a heritage in developing, manufacturing, upgrading, and supporting combat and fast jet trainer aircraft, including Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, and empower our employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your assessment, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, including 5-10 years of UK residency for meaningful checks.