Undergraduate Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineering professional. The role requires hybrid working with attendance at site 3-5 days a week. You will support product development, analyze requirements, and optimize systems. A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or relevant STEM subject is essential. Competitive salary of £24,300 and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Ability to capture and analyze requirements for product delivery.
• Knowledge of system verification and validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support development of current and future products.
• Capture and analyze requirements.
• Support design and optimization of system architectures.
• Define verification and validation approach.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Analysis

System Modelling Techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or STEM

Job description

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. Within Systems Engineering we have opportunities in Flight & Mission Systems disciplines. As well as the technical aspects, you will also learn the important factors such as schedules, costs, training, through life support whilst considering safety and environmental concerns.

• Supporting the development of our current and future Products to ensure that systems are designed and integrated.
• Capturing and analysing requirements to understand the business and to deliver the product.
• Supporting the design and optimisation of system architectures and solutions using system modelling techniques.
• Defining the verification and validation approach to achieve certification and acceptance with customers.
• Roles may include UK/international business travel.

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world‑leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F‑35 and Tempest.

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, 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.

Job Details

Length of contract: 12 months. Start date: 22nd June 2026.

Qualification Requirements

As a minimum requirement you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace related degree, Systems Engineering or any STEM subject.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £24,300. 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.