Graduate Systems Engineer (Sept 2026)

this opportunity and L3Harris UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate Engineer in Systems Engineering. This 24-month scheme includes rotations in various engineering disciplines to help you develop a comprehensive skill set. You'll be part of a team driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant STEM degree and a foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts. This position offers hybrid working with extensive employee benefits such as private medical insurance and professional membership support.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Relevant STEM degree required.
• Understanding of systems concepts and complexity management.
• Knowledge of quality requirements management methods.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations through engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to real-world engineering applications.
• Receive training for broader competencies.

Skills

Systems concepts understanding

Requirement management methods

Systems Design methodologies

FMEA awareness

Planning skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM field

Job description

Graduate Engineer (Systems Engineering)

Job Location: Bristol OR Portchester, UK

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites our team of nearly 1000 people delivers unique capabilities across space air land sea and cyber for military security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Bristol is our headquarters for our Maritime UK businesses which provides warship automation systems through control and simulation solutions that are in service on Albion Class Landing Platform Docks and Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers. More systems are being developed and delivered for Type 26 and Type 31 frigates. We have additional Maritime UK sites across Burgess Hill Barrow-In-Furness and Portchester. Together we are powering the Royal Navys adoption of autonomous surface vehicle technology as well as delivering autonomous capability to UK ports harbours and offshore energy service providers.

Please note applications will close on Thursday 20th November.

Successful applications will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Tuesday 9th December.

About this scheme

This framework provides rotations through other disciplines to allow you to have a deeper understanding of other engineering teams. Each functional rotation requires significant contribution towards real world applications.

Throughout you receive suitable training opportunities to cultivate a wide range of competencies to shape you into a well-rounded engineer. You will have a dedicated mentor many networking opportunities and support with Professional membership. The scheme will conclude with a performance and salary review to consider your progression and evaluate your future development needs.

All graduates will automatically be enrolled into the L3Harris UK chapter of the Early Careers Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG) GIANTS (Graduate Intern Apprentice Nurturing Training Scheme).

Please note this is a 24‑month contract.

Employee benefits

• Hybrid working where possible three days onsite per week
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy / sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan dental insurance gym membership critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)
• Employee Resource Group support

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills :

• Degree qualified in relevant STEM degree.
• Some understanding of systems concepts context boundaries interfaces system hierarchy and the principles of system partitioning to help manage complexity.
• Some understanding of the characteristics of good quality requirements management methods and tools
• Broad knowledge of Systems Design methodologies
• Awareness of Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Excellent planning communication and co-ordination skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

Key Skills: Clerical, Engineering, Assembly Language, Credit, Clinical

Employment Type: Student

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1