Graduate Software Engineer

Length of contract: Permanent contract

Start date: 13th April 2026

Qualification requirements: As a minimum requirement, you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Software or Computer Related STEM Degree.

Location: Broad Oak (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

What you will be doing:

• As a Software Engineering Graduate within our Radar Team, you will create cutting-edge software for our hardware and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration.
• Producing and maintaining a software design to meet a set of software requirements.
• Using a software design to produce a deliverable software solution.
• Testing a software solution to prove that it meets its design aims and requirements.
• Supporting a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality.
• Developing and maintaining a good working knowledge of Maritime Services software processes.

Benefits: Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Maritime Services 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? This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you will be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can restrict your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically necessitates 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level required, to facilitate meaningful security checks.