Hardware Engineering Graduate

SAAB; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK invites high-calibre graduates to join its Graduate Engineering programme starting September 2027. You'll gain hands-on experience across Sensor Systems Radar and cutting-edge 3D radar technology while being supported by managers, mentors and peers.

The structured two-year scheme offers four rotations of six months at Fareham Campus, with cohort-wide progression and discussions about converting to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum 2:2.
• MS Office proficiency essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete four 6-month rotations across core engineering disciplines.
• Gain experience on Sensor Systems Radar and 3D Radar technology.
• Work with managers, mentors and peers for guidance.
• Engage in continuous learning activities in technical and soft skills.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (2:2 min)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

By joining the Saab UK's Graduate Engineering programme in September 2027, you'll have the opportunity to have hands on practical experience with our unique products, while being supported by your managers, mentors and peers.

As a Hardware Graduate Engineer in this position, you will gain valuable experience across our Sensor Systems Radar business working on cutting edge 3D Radar technology.

This is a structured 2-year programme designed to provide a range of experience and understanding across our core engineering disciplines. You will complete four 6-month rotations at our main Campus in Fareham.

Graduates will rotate as a cohort and finish with a final placement and there will be discussions for conversion to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Across the programme you will:

Build real experience on real systems, gain industry recognised skills while rotating through our core Engineering disciplines.

Develop strong professional networks through your managers, graduate mentors and others across the business.

Be involved in continuous learning activities in both technical and soft skill environments.

A bachelor's (or higher) degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum grade of 2:2.

MS Office Suite.

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.