Undergraduate Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and defense company is seeking an Undergraduate Submarines Systems Engineer for a 12-month placement in Bristol. Responsibilities include supporting systems engineering activities and modeling systems using various tools. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree with a projected 2.2 or higher. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring attendance 3-5 days a week.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Predicted to obtain a 2.2 in relevant engineering or physics degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the capture, definition, analysis and management of requirements.
• Assist in system design, analysis, testing, optimization and integration.
• Build virtual models of systems and subsystems.
• Use tools to support different life cycle stages of the system.
• Support modeling and simulation activities.
• Assist with system validation and verification activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Control Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Maths

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant STEM subjects

Tools

Enterprise Architect

MATLAB

Simulink

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Description

Length of Placement: 12 months

Job Title: Undergraduate Submarines Systems Engineer

Location: Filton (Bristol)

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.

Salary: £24,300

Responsibilities

• Supporting the capture, definition, analysis and management of requirements.
• 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 you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll 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 at 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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Maths or other relevant STEM Subjects.

Start date

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

Length of contract: 12 months

Application process

When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE Systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your CV
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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