Graduate Software Engineer

targetjobs UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is launching a graduate program for ambitious individuals eager to kick start a career in software development. You will be involved in the entire product lifecycle while collaborating with engineers, contributing to vital systems where precision is crucial. The program offers flexibility in specialization and an excellent benefits package to support your career growth.

Benefits

Adaptable benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Mentoring for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in a related subject.
• Involvement in product lifecycle from design to integration.

Responsibilities

• Create cutting edge software for hardware.
• Work closely with engineers on complex systems.
• Enable development with a focus on functionality and reliability.

Skills

Software Development

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:2)

Job description

Salary

Our starting salary is £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome payment along with an optional 20% salary advance. Plus, an adaptable package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing

Create cutting edge software for our hardware and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Work closely with both electronic and systems engineers, you'll enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time, as the consequences of failure could be catastrophic.

What’s in it for you?

On a BAE Systems graduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You’ll receive an adaptable benefits package, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and mentors to help you develop your career. When you join us, you’ll be choosing a future enhanced by adaptability, innovation and inclusivity – somewhere your work matters. It’s a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be given every opportunity to build a varied career and be empowered to achieve your potential.

Entry requirements?

You’ll need a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Please note: some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

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 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 to deep-dive into your chosen field and develop your expertise, from day one. You’ll also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.