Graduate Systems Engineer

Babcock; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Graduate Submarines Systems Engineer in Weymouth. This permanent position involves using Systems Thinking to tackle technical challenges and supporting design verification processes. The role offers a competitive salary of £34,000, a £2,000 bonus, and numerous flexible benefits. Join a respected team, integral to the UK's submarine operations and contribute to significant defense projects.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing discounts

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2.2 in relevant engineering degree is required.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Experience with systems design and optimisation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support technical challenges using a Systems Thinking approach.
• Draft technical reports and documents for effective communication.
• Assist in the design and validation of system architectures.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computing, Electrical Engineering or relevant STEM subject

Job description

Length of contract
Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year)
13th April 2026

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 Mechanical, Aerospace, Computing or Electrical Engineering or a relevant STEM subject (Maths or Physics)

Description

Job title: Graduate Submarines Systems Engineer

Location:Weymouth(Dorset)
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

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

What you’ll be doing:
• Using a Systems Thinking approach to support technical challenges, utilising tools such as Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Listening to customer needs,building a bespoke system for engineers to translate to the mechanical, hardware, and software teams.
• Supporting the development of strategies,ensuringthat systems are designed and integrated to fully satisfy the requirements.
• Supporting the design and optimisation of system architectures and solutions using system modelling techniques, defining the verification and validation approach to achieve certification and acceptance of the system.
• Drafting technical reports or other documents relevant to a particular task to ensure that information can be successfully communicated with recipients.

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 Submarines Team: be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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 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.