Hardware Engineer Summer Internship

BAE Systems; Rochester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems offers a 12-week summer internship where you gain hands-on experience in the design, development and support of hardware equipment used to meet operational needs. You’ll work with experienced colleagues on meaningful projects and receive mentoring that helps you grow in a cutting-edge environment.

Entry requires a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject. Be aware that many roles involve security and export controls; you must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and higher

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Security and export controls may apply to many roles; Baseline Personnel Security Standard is required; higher National Security Vetting may be needed with longer UK residency.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in the design, development and support of hardware equipment.
• Work with experienced colleagues on meaningful projects and receive mentoring to contribute ideas that shape a safer future.

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

As a summer intern, you will gain experience in the design, development and support of hardware equipment to meet its operational needs.

What’s in it for you?

Our 12-week summer internship offers a valuable first step in your career, giving you practical, hands‑on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.

From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, contributing ideas and seeing the impact of your work firsthand. You’ll gain practical, hands‑on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, receive mentoring from inspiring people and contribute to meaningful projects that help 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.

Successful internships may lead to future opportunities on one of our graduate programmes.

Join us – shape a career that’s uniquely yours.

Entry requirements?

You’ll need to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.

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?

Our 12-week summer internship offers a valuable first step in your career, enabling you to gain practical, hands‑on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. You’ll work on meaningful projects, build your professional network and receive mentoring from experienced colleagues while gaining valuable insight into life at BAE Systems.

Start Date: June/July 2027