BAE Systems
Graduate Information Management & Technology
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Graduate Submarines Information Management & Technology
Location: Barrow (Cumbria) Working Arrangement: Hybrid and flexible — 3-4 days on-site per week Salary: £34,000 per annum + £2,000 welcome bonus
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of creating something transformative. As a valued contributor to our global network, you’ll harness your expertise to develop game-changing defence, aerospace and security solutions. Your role will directly help shape a safer future—whether at sea, in the air, or beyond.
From submarine capabilities deep under the ocean to advancements in space—there are no boundaries to the opportunities a career here could unfold.
Role Description
As a Graduate Solution Architect in the IM&T Product Fulfilment (PF) team, you’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify business needs, bridge technical requirements, and recommend IT solutions that align with strategic goals. Core responsibilities include:
- Aligning IT initiatives with functional and organisational strategy/roadmap
- Evaluating technological solutions to address existing business challenges
- Presenting technical architecture to project stakeholders—clarifying design, functionality, and behaviour of proposed software
You’ll support demand management, business analysis, design decisions, and communication between customers, internal IT teams, and project management.
Core Duties
- Demand routing: Attend demand management meetings to optimise workflow and align new requirements with the strategic roadmap.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Work directly with customers to gather and document their needs.
- Solution definition: Break down features and phases into deliverable options tailored to customer needs.
- Reporting: Compile weekly performance metrics and architecture documentation, highlighting key complexities in customer demand.
- Design input: Participate in high-level design discussions to negotiate quotations from IT service providers and initiate new IT projects.
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The Submarines Team
This role is part of the engineering and technical investigations team responsible for designing, constructing, testing, and commissioning:
- Astute & Dreadnought Class Submarines—the UK’s most advanced vessels, safeguarding British national security and deterrence capabilities.
Why BAE Systems
Career with Purpose
- Growth & Development: Lifelong learning is embedded in our culture, with opportunities to build technical and leadership skills.
- Recognition: Contributions are valued, from performance reviews to personal development bonuses and career check-ins.
- Flexibility: Balanced workloads supported by contemporary policies, enabling you to thrive personally and professionally.
- Innovation: Work on projects that challenge you and make a real difference—whether in robotics, IM&T, or deep underwater technology.
Attractive Benefits
- Tailored rewards, including financial guidance programs, mental health support, flexible family benefits, and protection packages.
- Commitment to sustainability, with clear environmental goals and responsible employment practices.
- A supportive community where diversity of background and thought fosters collective progress.
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Inclusion & Belonging
We actively promote an environment where everyone can succeed. Our diverse teams are strengthened by varied perspectives, and we embrace collaborations that advance equality, equity and inclusion for all.
Security & Export Control Reminders
Please note that eligible roles are subject to security screening standards:
- Minimum requirement: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
- Some roles require enhanced vetting—typically requiring 5–10 years of continuous UK residency to successfully complete checks.
- Nationalities and residency history may impact eligibility due to export control regulations.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must (or are predicted to) hold:
- A minimum second-class (2:2) bachelor’s degree (or equivalent overseas qualifications) in:
- Computer Science
- Business with IT modules
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Data Science
- Information Management & Technology (IM&T)
- Robotics
Start date: 25th January 2025 Contract type: Permanent appointment
Apply if you bring fresh ideas, technical curiosity, and a passion for driving real-world impact through technology and defence.
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