Job description
* BAE Systems does offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however, it is expected in our Graduate program you will be required to attend your site up to 5 days per week.
* Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business.
* The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on-site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.
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 a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will learn and develop skills associated with the principles of Systems Engineering that can be applied across the entire engineering development lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and acceptance into system support.
* Under the supervision of our Senior Engineers, you will apply growing Systems Engineering knowledge and skills to requirements elicitation, design, development, performance assessment, integration, acceptance, and support, to resolve engineering issues for defined scenarios relating to the development and acceptance of products.
Duties and responsibilities
* Work across a range of products and services, resolving common engineering problems while working under close technical supervision as part of a system design team
* With direction, discern and decompose requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in a toolset such as IBM DOORS Next
* With direction, undertake system design, often using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques, to subsystem level using approved toolsets such as Cameo Magicdraw or Enterprise Architect
* With direction, undertake system modeling and simulation activities using toolsets such as MATLAB/Simulink and Python
* With direction, undertake the specification and design of external and internal system interfaces
* Assist with the definition and execution of system integration and testing
* Support senior engineers in the definition of acceptance strategies used to verify requirement compliance at different levels of system design & support the production of acceptance evidence.
* Assist with technical reviews of engineering technical documentation and design.
Skills
As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Maths, Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a similarly aligned engineering degree.
Opportunities for growth and development
* We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences.
* With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.
Community involvement
In addition to professional development BAE Systems value community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.
Retention and career development
* Recognizing the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs.
* These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.
Benefits
* Salary: £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus
* You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan.
* You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
* On commencement of employment, you will be paid a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 (the “Welcome Payment”).
* The Welcome Payment is subject to the normal deductions and will be paid with your first salary payment.
* This provides you with the perfect opportunity to ease your transition, whether this be relocation costs, securing housing, ensuring smooth and reliable transport needs, or anything to help kick-start your career in BAE Systems.