Graduate Software Engineer

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Create cutting edge software for our hardware and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Work closely with both Electronic and Systems engineers, you’ll enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time, as the consequences of failure could be catastrophic.

What’s in it for you?

On a BAE Systems graduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You’ll receive a flexible benefits package, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and mentors to help you develop your career. When you join us, you’ll be choosing a future enhanced by flexibility, innovation and inclusivity – somewhere your work matters. It’s a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be given every opportunity to build a varied career, and be empowered to achieve your potential.

Join us – pioneer your future today.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

We offer a non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise – you’ll to deep-dive into your chosen field and develop your expertise, from day one. You’ll also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.

Start Date: July or September 2026

What we are looking for

You’ll need a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Please note: some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

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 competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 December 2025

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BAE Systems

Own your future. Shape a safer tomorrow.

At BAE Systems, we create advanced technology that helps protect people and national security across air, land, sea, and cyber. On a graduate or undergraduate programme with us, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping a safer, more secure future for generations to come.

From day one, you’ll do purposeful work on real-world projects that matter. Whether your passion lies in engineering, digital, business or project management, you’ll be supported by world-class training, experienced mentors and inclusive networks that help you thrive.

We believe diversity fuels innovation. That’s why your background, ideas and unique perspective will be valued, and your hard work recognised. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team where you’ll be empowered to pioneer, solve and grow. Working together towards a shared purpose – protecting those who protect us.

As a graduate at BAE Systems, you can expect to build deep expertise, explore limitless opportunities across disciplines and geographies, gaining industry recognised qualifications along the way. With long-term career prospects and work that truly makes an impact, you’ll find the security and freedom to shape a career that’s uniquely yours.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Join us – pioneer your future today.