Job Title: Industrial Placement Electronic Systems Software Engineer
Location: Rochester (Kent)
Start Date: 23rd June 2025
Salary: £23,100
BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, it is expected that on our Industrial Placement program you will be required to attend your site 3 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the 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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
What you will be doing:
As an Undergraduate during your 12-month placement with us, you will work with the team to create cutting-edge software for our hardware and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creating cutting-edge software for our hardware and being involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration.
- Working closely with both Electronic and Systems engineers to enable the development of complex real-world systems that must perform perfectly every time.
- Contributing to addressing engineering issues on a program, including requirements evaluation, problem solving, engineering deliverable presentation, meeting and briefing notes, report writing, presentation preparation, cost, schedule, and risk analysis.
Minimum Requirements:
You must be on track to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any STEM-related degree. To be considered for this role, you must be returning to university to complete your degree.
Opportunities for Growth and Development: We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences.
Community Involvement: Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups.
Retention and Career Development: We offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs.
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan.
Inclusivity within our recruitment process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.
Our environmental responsibility:
As a future-focused business, we are committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
Export Control/Security:
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to security and export control restrictions.