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BAE Systems graduate schemes

18 open now

BAE Systems has 18 roles open right now: 15 graduate schemes and 3 summer internships, in 11 places, including Gloucester and Broad Oak. None of BAE Systems’ 18 roles has a published closing date, so they are rolling and can close any day. Graduate pay, as published by BAE Systems: £34,000 a year.

Last checked on BAE Systems’ own recruitment system on Friday 13 November 2026.

BAE Systems runs a non-rotational UK graduate programme of 18 to 30 months across Engineering, Technology and Business Services streams, plus 6 and 12 month industrial placements, 12 week summer internships and degree apprenticeships. Sites include Barrow-in-Furness among others across the UK.

SectorTechnology
LocationsWeymouth, Broad Oak +20
Intake types2 of 4 tracked
Deadline windowRolling
Open right now18 intakes

18 intakes tracked at BAE Systems

Graduate Mission Systems Integration EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · WeymouthRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Mission Systems Integration EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · Broad OakRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Product Safety EngineerGraduate scheme · Multiple streams · FiltonRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Product Safety EngineerGraduate scheme · Multiple streams · PortsmouthRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Site Reliability EngineerGraduate scheme · Infrastructure · ManchesterRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Software EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · FrimleyRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Software EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · Broad OakRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Software EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · CowesRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Software EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · GloucesterRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Systems EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · CowesRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Systems EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · Broad OakRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Systems EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · ChelmsfordRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Systems EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · PortsmouthRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Systems EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · Portsdown Technology ParkRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Graduate Systems EngineerGraduate scheme · Software engineering · Barrow-in-FurnessRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Summer Intern Operational Cyber EngineerSummer internship · Cyber security · GloucesterRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Summer Intern Data EngineerSummer internship · Data and AI · GloucesterRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply
Summer Intern Software EngineerSummer internship · Software engineering · GloucesterRolling deadlinecloses when the cohort fillsApply

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How BAE Systems recruits

Selection for placements and internships is an online application, then a virtual assessment mixing gamified challenges with video questions, then an interview held remotely or in person. Popular roles can close before any published deadline, so early application matters here.

How the process usually runs

Stages as BAE Systems describes them. Timings vary by programme, so treat this as a guide rather than a commitment.

01Online applicationThe first stage of the placement and internship selection process.
02Virtual assessmentGamified assessment challenges plus recorded video questions, for applications that succeed.
03InterviewThe final stage, held either remotely or in person.

Worth knowing

  • Every applicant needs at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance, and some roles need National Security Vetting, which typically asks for five to ten years' continuous UK residency.
  • Nationality, previously held nationalities and place of birth can restrict which roles you are eligible for, due to security and export control rules.
  • Visa sponsorship exists only for some roles and is never guaranteed.
  • Published pay: graduate starting salary of £34,000 plus a £2,000 welcome payment; their internship pages advertise placement pay from £25,900 pro rata.
  • Placement applicants must be on course for at least a 2:2 in a related subject and not yet graduated.

Previously listed

Listed by BAE Systems, not tracked here

BAE Systems has published these as well. They are not on the tracker because they are outside what The Intake covers (software, data and IT, finance and consulting). BAE Systems's own careers site is where to check whether one is still open.

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