Graduate Solutions Architect

targetjobs UK; Warton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Salary advance

Starting salary

Job summary

BAE Systems is inviting graduates to join its graduate solutions architect programme in the UK, starting with a salary of £34,000. The role involves translating business requirements into secure, scalable architectures in line with enterprise standards and governance.

A £2,000 welcome bonus and an optional 20% salary advance are offered. Location is Warton, with a structured development path and diverse opportunities within defence, aerospace and security solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.
• Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard is required; higher vetting may be needed depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable architectures that align with enterprise standards.
• Support the design and delivery of technology solutions and provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Ensure quality, compliance and effective governance across projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

As a graduate, you can expect a starting salary of £34,000, as well as a £2,000 welcome bonus and an optional 20% salary advance.

Locations

Warton

What You’ll Be Doing

As a graduate solutions architect you will support the design and delivery of technology solutions by translating business requirements into secure, scalable and sustainable architectures that align with enterprise standards and strategic objectives. You will provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance and effective governance.

What’s in it for you?

Join BAE Systems on a graduate and be part of something bigger. As part of our global team, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help protect what matters most.

From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, contributing ideas and seeing the impact of your work firsthand. Whether your passion lies in engineering, digital or business, you’ll help deliver advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions that shape a safer future.

We believe inclusion fuels innovation, so your ideas will be valued and your contribution recognised. With flexible ways of working and a strong focus on wellbeing, you’ll have the support to thrive.

Build your expertise, gain recognised qualifications and explore opportunities across disciplines. With meaningful work and long-term career prospects, you’ll be empowered to grow with confidence and shape a career that’s uniquely yours.

Entry requirements?

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

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. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

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

Start Date: September 2027