Software Engineering Graduate

Blue Bear Systems Group Ltd; Oakley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate mentoring

Structured 2-year rotations

Career development

Job summary

Saab UK invites you to join our Graduate Engineering programme starting in September 2027. You will undertake four rotations at our Oakley, Bedfordshire office, gaining hands-on experience in software and robotics within the Blue Bear business unit, with potential for conversion to a permanent role based on performance.

The programme provides mentoring, multiple engineering disciplines exposure, and a cohort-based learning approach designed to accelerate your career in defence technology.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree 2:2+

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 Blue Bear business unit working on cutting edge Autonomous Vehicles 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 office in Oakley, Bedfordshire. 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.

At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose - keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions.

What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation - investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today.

But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution - that's what transforms possibility into reality.

Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.