BAE Systems
Graduate Electrical Engineer
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Defence Solutions Graduate Electrical Engineer
Location: Broad Oak (Hampshire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.
Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.
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.
Role Description
This technical role focuses on electrical design activities. The role holder will apply their academic knowledge to support electrical design, development and test activities. Working under technical supervision, you will contribute to design tasks and develop your engineering knowledge and experience. You will work within a multi-disciplined team and develop an understanding of Products & Training Services (P&TS) Electrical Engineering processes and electrical systems and technologies, while gaining an understanding of how these operate and integrate within wider engineering solutions.
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Core Duties
Under Technical Supervision
- Support the design of AC & DC distribution systems including sizing, protection, and control.
- Gain awareness of motor drives, control, and positioning systems, and assist with data links, networks, and EMC-related activities.
- Support specification and selection of electrical components and equipment.
- Support design verification using simulation, analysis, and test techniques.
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure task / requirements are understood and agreed.
- Contribute to design documentation and technical reports.
- Learn and follow the Engineering Lifecycle, contributing to reviews.
The Defence Solutions Team
Become part of the only provider of complex powerful attack warships to the Royal Navy. Services range from warship availability, equipment and facilities, management training, product development and through life support for radar, frigates and the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft carrier.
Why BAE Systems
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
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A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
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.
Qualification Requirements
As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
Start date: 6th September 2027
Length of contract: Permanent contract
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