BAE Systems
Undergraduate Systems Engineer
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Description
Length of placement: 12 months
Job title: Undergraduate Electronic Systems Systems Engineer
Location: Rochester (Kent). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-4 days per week.
Salary: £25,900
End date: 16th June 2028
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
Industrial placement students will be part of the collaborative development and supply of technologies or products across a diverse business producing a mix of commercial and military equipment. This could include; Head Up, Head Down or Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Controls, Vehicle Control Systems or Mission Systems across land, sea or airborne platforms.
Core duties
- Collaboration to develop, validate and maintain product requirements
- Contributing to system development using a Model Based Engineering (MBE) approach
- Creating or contributing to theoretical analyses and sharing the findings
- Carrying out modelling of behavioural scenarios or system performance to understand system operation and interactions
- Conducting laboratory test of real time systems comprising interdependent technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software components
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The Electronic Systems Team
Delivering world leading controls and display solutions for more than 70 years, the workforce is at the forefront of exciting electronic technologies, including the Striker II Helmet, active control sticks and flight control computers.
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’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Any STEM subject.
Start date: 21st June 2027
Length of contract: 12 months
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