Undergraduate Systems Engineer

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking an Undergraduate Submarines Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting system design, analysis, and testing for submarines. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2.2 in a relevant STEM degree. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring attendance 3-5 days per week in Barrow-in-Furness, UK.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a relevant STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Support system design, analysis, testing, and optimisation.
• Build virtual models of systems and subsystems.
• Use tools and software for system lifecycle support.

Skills

System design

Testing

Mathematical modelling

Software tools usage

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant STEM field

Tools

Enterprise Architect

MATLAB

Simulink

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Undergraduate Submarines Systems Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Length of contract: 12 months

Start date (dd Month Year): 22nd June 2026

Qualifications

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement youll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelors or Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Maths or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) degree.

Responsibilities

• Supporting system design, analysis, testing, optimisation and integration activities.
• Building virtual models of systems and subsystems.
• Using tools and software (e.g. Enterprise Architect, MATLAB, Simulink, JIRA) to support activities at different stages of a system's life cycle.
• Supporting modelling and simulation activities.
• Supporting system validation and verification activities (Did we build the right system, and did we build it in the right way?)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where youll be able to make a real difference. Youll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where youll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.