Software Engineer Placement

BAE Systems; Brough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced colleagues

Flexible ways of working

Wellbeing support

Job summary

BAE Systems is offering an undergraduate placement in software development in the United Kingdom. You will support the creation of cutting edge software and participate in all stages from design to integration, gaining exposure to complex real-world systems.

From day one you’ll work with experienced colleagues, receive mentoring, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape a safer future. This one-year programme may lead to graduate opportunities.

Qualifications

• On track to obtain a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject
• Security and export control restrictions apply; Baseline Personnel Security Standard required

Responsibilities

• Support in creating cutting edge software across the full product lifecycle
• Work with experienced colleagues and contribute ideas with real impact
• Be involved in design, development, and integration of complex systems
• Opportunity to shape a career path through a graduate programme

Skills

Software development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

2:2 Bachelor’s degree (any subject)

Tools

Software development tools

Job description

What you'll be doing:

As an undergraduate, you will support in creating cutting edge software and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. You'll enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time.

What's in it for you?

Own your future. Shape a safer tomorrow.

Join BAE Systems on an undergraduate programme and be part of something bigger. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contributing ideas and seeing the impact of your work firsthand.

Our undergraduate placements offer a valuable first step in your career, giving you practical, hands-on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. You'll receive first-class mentoring from inspiring people and have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-profile projects that help shape a safer future.

We believe diversity 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 placements 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.

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 undergraduate placement offers a valuable first step in your career, enabling you to gain practical, hands-on experience at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Our one-year programme will give you the chance to work on meaningful projects, receive mentoring from experienced colleagues and gain valuable insight into life at BAE Systems.

Start Date: June 2027