Graduate Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Air Software Engineer. You will develop software for platforms, participate in engineering solutions, and work on real-time systems. Ideal candidates are expected to hold a relevant degree and be proficient in software development lifecycles. This position offers a competitive salary and a permanent contract, with hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of 2.2 in a relevant degree.
• Ability to work in safety-critical environments.
• Understanding of systems and software design.

Responsibilities

• Creating software for various platforms.
• Addressing engineering issues throughout product lifecycle.
• Delivering solutions for complex systems.

Skills

Software development lifecycles

Real-time systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related subject

Job description

Overview

Description
Job Title: Graduate Air Software Engineer

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; 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

• Creating cutting edge software for our platforms and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept, design, and development through to delivery and maintenance in service.
• Contributing to addressing the engineering issues on a programme and to encompass requirements capture/evaluation, systems and software design, software implementation, software unit and integration testing, qualification, and certification as well as defect investigation and resolution.
• Delivering software solutions for highly complex, real-time systems and software platforms.
• Articulate a strong understanding of multiple software development lifecycles and how those lifecycles are to be used in a safety critical environment.

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 Air Team

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

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 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.

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 Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Electronic Engineering or a related subject.

Start date (dd Month Year) 7th September 2026

Length of contract Permanent contract

Application steps

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