Graduate Hardware Engineer - September 2025

Software, Systems, Hardware.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Graduate, you will gain wide-ranging experience in the design, development and support of hardware equipment based on commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies such as computers, networking hardware, power supplies, interface devices, sensors; needed to satisfy the requirements of command and control systems, monitoring systems, communications infrastructure and other systems necessary to allow a modern naval ship to meet its operational needs.  

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Entry requirements?

You’ll need a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Please note: some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

What’s in it for you?

On a BAE Systems graduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You’ll receive a flexible benefits package, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and mentors to help you develop your career. When you join us, you’ll be choosing a future enhanced by flexibility, innovation and inclusivity – somewhere your work matters. It’s a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be given every opportunity to build a varied career, and be empowered to achieve your potential.

Salary:

Our starting salary is £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome payment along with an optional 20% salary advance. Plus a flexible package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

We offer a non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise - you’ll deep-dive into your chosen field and develop your expertise, from day one. You’ll also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    September 2025
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £34,000 + £2,000 welcome payment + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    Rochester (Kent)
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Preferred Disciplines...
  • Computer Science
  • Hardware
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Systems
Also Accepting...
  • All STEM disciplines
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