Undergraduate Systems Engineer

Job title: Undergraduate Defence Solutions Systems Engineer (Warship Support)

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 welcome bonus

End date: 16th June 2028

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

A industrial placement technical Systems Engineering role developing industry recognised skills associated with the principles of Systems Engineering that can be applied across the entire engineering development lifecycle from requirement definition through to system integration and acceptance into system support. You will utilise your introduction to these skills to assist with the application of systems engineering services and solutions that support the real world demands of operational warship assets.

Core duties

• Learning and applying Systems Engineering principles to support the design of systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Discerning and decomposing requirements to system and sub-system level, learning requirements management techniques.
• Undertaking system design, using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques, to subsystem level using toolsets such as CATIA Magic or Enterprise Architect.
• Supporting systems engineering services to facilitate the operation and maintenance of in-service warship assets.
• Assisting with definition and execution of system integration and testing.
• Supporting senior engineers in the definition of Verification and Validation acceptance strategies.
• Supporting senior engineers in liaison with internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective system solutions are realised.

The Defence Solutions Team

Become part of the only provider of complex powerful attack warships to the Royal Navy. Services range from warship availability, equipment and facilities, management training, product development and through life support for radar, frigates and the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft carrier.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Systems Engineering, Physics, Maths, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering.

21st June 2027

12 months