Graduate Test Systems Engineer

at  BAE Systems

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 Software Engineering, IT Development, Electrical Hardware Engineering, Aeronautical and Systems Engineering.

DESCRIPTION

Job Title Graduate Electronic Systems Test Systems Engineer
Location Rochester (Kent)
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 a minimum of 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
The BAE Systems’ Rochester site in Kent employs more than 1,600 people and is growing for the future. Recognised as a technology pioneer, the electronics based site has delivered world leading controls and display solutions for more than 70 years. Its talented workforce are at the forefront of exciting electronic technologies, including augmented reality displays for pilots, active control sticks and flight control computers.

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 Software Engineering, IT Development, Electrical Hardware Engineering, Aeronautical and Systems 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: 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a Graduate you will be expected to be involved in a number of areas in order to develop a broad understanding of the Products and Services we are involved with. You will work across all aspects of product development engineering, from requirements, through to design and implementation and then test and release. You will be working on active projects developing application software used to test and simulate various avionic systems. Test Systems provides equipment used to develop and test components such as Head-Up Displays, mission and flight control computers, and flight controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All aspects of product development engineering, from requirements, through design and implementation to test and release.
• Working will include SW development using Labview and TestStand toolsets, but also bespoke internal test development tools.
• Supporting aspects of the Hardware deployment solution.
• Supporting detailed integration to prove the Test Systems, allowing test of Prime Hardware, throughout development and production.
• The breadth of activities above gives an indication of the wide array of activities carried out by the department.