Undergraduate Structural Engineer

targetjobs UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Job summary

BAE Systems in the United Kingdom is offering an undergraduate placement that covers the full submarine life cycle. You’ll design equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements while working with experienced colleagues on high-profile projects.

The one-year placement includes mentoring and a flexible benefits package, with a starting salary of £25,900 pro rata and consideration for future graduate opportunities. June 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree (any subject) required.
• Security and export control restrictions may apply; Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum.

Responsibilities

• Assist across the submarine life cycle from concept to operation.
• Design equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements of the submarine.
• Collaborate with mentors and experienced colleagues on meaningful projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

As an undergraduate, salaries start at £25,900 pro rata.

• Plus a flexible package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an undergraduate, you work throughout the whole submarine life cycle, from concept through to activities with the operational fleet. You'll be designing equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements of the submarine whilst in operation.

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, hand-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. 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 undergraduate placement offers a valuable first step in your career, enabling you to gain practical, hand-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