Graduate Systems Engineer

at  BAE Systems

DESCRIPTION

Job Title Graduate Submarines Systems Engineer
Location Frimley (Surrey)
Start Date 7th April 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 approximately 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 Years 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 a Relevant STEM subject, including Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive or Structural Engineering
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.

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 a Relevant STEM subject, including Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive or Structural Engineering

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Do you want to work at the cutting edge of technology? Here at BAE Systems – Submarines we design and build some of the most technically advanced submarines in the world, which some would say are more complex than the space shuttle.
Working on one of our projects such as Dreadnought, Astute or the replacement for Astute (known as SSNA), you will gain experience across various stages of the product lifecycle. . In combination with a dedicated initial training programme and role based opportunities You will learn to consider important factors such as schedule, cost, training and environmental concerns. Under technical supervision you will provide Systems Engineering services to the project from requirements management to systems architecting and modelling.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach throughout
• Listen to the customer needs and build a bespoke system for engineers to translate to the mechanical, hardware, and software teams to use to create the detailed engineering design for the respective areas.
• Support the development of strategies to ensure that systems are designed and integrated to fully satisfy the customer and business needs/requirements
• Support the design and optimisation of system architectures and solutions using system modelling techniques
• Liaise with MOD establishments, test facilities, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers as required
• Liaise with Supply Chain, Operations, Test & Commissioning, ILS and other internal functions as required
• Defining the verification and validation approach in order to achieve certification and acceptance of the system
• Drafting technical reports or other documents relevant to, or required by, a particular task in order to ensure that information can be successfully communicated with recipients