Graduate Electrical Engineer

Graduate Naval Ships Electrical Engineer

Location: Scotstoun (Glasgow)

Start Date: 8th September 2025

BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. On our Graduate programme, you are expected to attend the site 3-4 days per week, subject to business needs. Hybrid working days will be outlined by your line manager.

We design and build a full range of naval ships, from offshore patrol vessels to giant aircraft carriers, providing the UK Royal Navy’s surface fleet with complex warships and combat management. Do you have what it takes to join our Naval Ships team?

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Graduate, you will play a pivotal part in suggestions surrounding electronic product content, optimizing hardware and software design concepts, developing sophisticated design processes, and testing complex products. You will gain exposure to the entire project lifecycle, playing a key role in both maintaining our existing systems and developing new technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Make recommendations about electronic product content.
• Optimize hardware and software design concepts, and develop sophisticated design processes and test complex products.
• Activities could include equipment behavior assessment, fault diagnosis, new technologies and components assessment, conducting laboratory tests and capturing data.
• Circuit/firmware simulation and modeling, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports.
• Gain exposure to the entire project lifecycle, playing a key role in maintaining our existing systems and developing new technologies.
• Engage in projects outside of your primary remit for diverse experiences.

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 Electrical Engineering and Electronics.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities for diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for involvement in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement

We value community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups for valuable learning experiences outside of regular roles.

Retention and Career Development

Recognizing the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs to help employees plan their careers effectively, with opportunities for accelerated development for those demonstrating aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

You’ll receive a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Upon commencement of employment, you will receive a one-off non-consolidated lump sum of £2,000 (the "Welcome Payment"). The Welcome Payment helps ease your transition, whether for relocation, housing, or transport needs, kick-starting your career at BAE Systems.

We embrace inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Our Environmental Responsibility

As a future-focused business, we’re committed to changing the world for the better. Our target is net zero emissions by 2030, innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity, and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may limit roles you can perform for the organization.