Software Engineering Graduate

Saab; Fareham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK invites high-potential graduates to join its two-year Software Graduate Engineer programme in Fareham. You will complete four 6-month rotations at the Fareham campus, gaining hands-on experience with Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics and other core engineering disciplines.

The cohort will rotate together, with potential for a permanent role based on performance. You will work under mentors, develop industry-grade skills, and participate in structured learning across technical and

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s (or higher) degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum grade of 2:2.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build real experience on real systems during rotations across core engineering disciplines.
• Develop professional networks through managers, graduate mentors and peers.
• Engage in continuous learning activities in technical and soft skill areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (2:2 min)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

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.

What You Will Be Part Of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Graduate Programme:

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 Software Graduate Engineer in this position, you will gain valuable experience across our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics business working on cutting edge sub-sea robotics 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.