Graduate jobs in United Kingdom

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

• Learning and applying Systems Engineering principles to support the design of systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Discerning and decomposing requirements to system and sub-system level, learning requirements management techniques.
• Undertaking system design, using Model Based Systems Engineering techniques, to subsystem level using toolsets such as CATIA, Magic or Enterprise Architect.
• Undertaking modelling and simulation of system elements using toolsets such as MATLAB/Simulink/Python.
• Assisting with definition and execution of system integration and testing.
• Supporting senior engineers in the definition of Verification and Validation acceptance strategies.
• Assisting with technical reviews of engineering technical documentation and design.

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.

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 Physics, Maths, Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering & Computer Science.

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026. Length of contract: Permanent contract.

There’s no limit to where your career at BAE Systems in the UK could take you. When you join us you'll be part of something bigger, a purpose that binds diverse minds and talents together — to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. From day one, you can expect unique environments and boundary-breaking projects across air, land, sea, cyber and space. Be part of a team committed to excellence where you'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds working towards a common vision — to be the premier international defence, aerospace and security company. Your contribution can make a real impact. It's a place where your diversity of thought and experience is valued, and where you'll have access to all the resources you need to grow — both professionally and personally. Whether that's deepening your expertise, achieving further professional accreditation, getting involved in our community or enjoying varied projects and experiences — there's no end to where your career and life at BAE Systems could take you. With flexible working patterns and great rewards and benefits, you can look forward to a secure and rewarding career in a stimulating, inclusive environment you can thrive in — now and in the future. Whether you're working on surface ships, submarines, aircraft, land vehicles and high-technology platforms or in cyber, digital, multi-domain integration or space; there are opportunities for engineers at all levels across a wide range of specialisms in which to develop. It's challenging, fulfilling and meaningful work where our engineers are encouraged to push the boundaries of what's possible and to think of innovative ways to solve some of our customers' biggest challenges. All whilst ensuring we have a positive impact within the communities in which we operate. Our path ahead needs brilliant minds like yours.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus. 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. About Radar: BAE Systems provides Radar products and support services to a diverse range of customers worldwide, including the Royal Navy. Becoming a member of the Radar team will provide you with significant exposure to the BAE Systems organisation as you engage with engineering functions across the business, delivering radar capabilities and development, with the radar team covering the whole engineering cycle using the latest cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to grow and enhance your skills and knowledge within a supportive, global business. 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.