Graduate Software Engineer: Build Systems in Defence Tech

OpenWorks Engineering; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension

25 days holiday + holidays

Meals provided

Private healthcare

EV/Cycle to Work scheme

Learning budget

Team socials

Job summary

OpenWorks Engineering in the North East of England is seeking ambitious Graduate Software Engineers to join our team. From day one you’ll learn on the job, tackle engineering challenges and contribute to live projects across mechanical, electronics and software disciplines.

You’ll work with experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience turning ideas into deployed technology. The role offers a fast-paced environment, mentorship, and the chance to support world-class defence projects with

Qualifications

• Must have graduated by June 2026 in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Hands-on project, internship, competition or personal project experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical challenges and help turn concepts into robust products.
• Test plans and analyze results to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver complete systems.
• Work with industry-standard tools and development environments.
• Keep learning and grow under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Curious mindset

Hands-on experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Software Engineering

Tools

C++

Industry-standard tools

Job description

OpenWorks Engineering in the North East of England is seeking ambitious Graduate Software Engineers to join our team. From day one you’ll learn on the job, tackle engineering challenges and contribute to live projects across mechanical, electronics and software disciplines.

You’ll work with experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience turning ideas into deployed technology. The role offers a fast-paced environment, mentorship, and the chance to support world-class defence projects with