Graduate IT Systems & Infrastructure Engineer

at  BAE Systems

DESCRIPTION

Job Title Graduate Submarines IT Systems & Infrastructure Engineer
Location Frimley (Surrey)
Start Date 8th September 2025
BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Graduate programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 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.
Salary £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus
Join our Submarines Team to be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the largest and most advanced submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy. Work alongside our Astute Class and Dreadnought Class Submarines to provide a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You could be the difference.

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 Computing and/or IT, or closely related subject.
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: Recognising 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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 Computing and/or IT, or closely related subject.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As an IT Systems Infrastructure Engineer Graduate, you will be developing your expertise and domain experience to work towards good Systems Engineering practices. You will support Engineers, Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers in delivering IT systems and products to the submarine build and through-life support programmes. You will build experience to help to support overall project delivery and performance.
You will also be developing an understanding of the principles of the science and technology of computing. You will have a basic understanding of the customer and user needs of the product system and how this will influence and impact design activities, technical and operational performance.
You will develop your knowledge of the IT marketplace, including products and suppliers and will have an understanding of the direction of potential future technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will build your knowledge and experience, to provide input to the following typical key deliverables, dependent on the role and the place the project is in the engineering lifecycle:

• Captured and agreed technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes.
• Compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations.
• Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes.
• Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes.
• Technical input to LCM deliverables and Design Reviews.