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BAE Systems Graduates

ContentsWhy join us

About BAE Systems 01

Community Investment 02

Graduate opportunities

Graduate Development Framework (GDF) 06

Applied Intelligence Graduates (AIG) 10

Finance Leader Development Programme (FLDP) 18

Sigma Leadership Programme (Sigma) 22

Undergraduate opportunities

Summer Internships 28

Industrial Placements 30

Our businesses

Head Office 36

Applied Intelligence 37

Electronic Systems 38

Maritime Services 39

Military Air & Information 40

Land (UK) 41

Naval Ships 42

Submarines 43

Notes 44

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Fast factOur vision is to be the premier global defence, aerospace and security company

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 83,400 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. That’s work that inspires us.

Who we are

What you can expectAs one of the world’s most innovative companies, we can offer you an exciting and challenging career. If you have the drive and enthusiasm to improve within your chosen field, you’ll receive the support you need to be creative and pioneering in all sorts of ways.

What we expectPassion. That’s our secret. You’ll need it here to be successful. We want you to see opportunity where others see problems and find a way through challenges that others can’t navigate. You’ll use our extensive resources and the skills you’ll develop to collaborate with your team and find solutions to real problems.

We place great importance not only on what we do, but how and why we do it. We encourage our employees to take pride in their work and the role we play for our customers and our communities. Working for BAE Systems, you can go home at the end of each day knowing that what you do really makes a difference.

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Investment in our communities is important to BAE Systems and our employees. Through our Community Investment programme we work together to support local and national organisations aligned to our business so that we can make a real impact in a number of key areas:

Community Investment

Where we contributedHere’s a snapshot of our global Community Investment activities in 2015:

Customer

£5.8mUKPledged support for the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre, currently under construction

USHelping veterans acquire new skills and build networks through The Mission Continues

AustraliaSupporting Soldier On to help veterans who have been affected by their service

UKDonated to a disaster fund that helps families affected by the flooding in Cumbria caused by Storm Desmond

AustraliaNational effort by employees to support the vital work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaFundraising activities by employees to support families in need

Community

£2.2m

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Our customerSupporting serving and veteran members of the armed forces and their families

Skills and education Taking part in education and future workforce activities that raise awareness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among younger people

CommunitySupporting our local communities

total contribution

US and AustraliaExciting students about STEM subjects through FIRST’s competitive programmes

IndiaSupporting primary, bridge and remedial education for underprivileged children with SMILE

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCo-created a scholarship programme for talented engineering students with King Saud University

Education

£3.3m

£11.3mHow we contributed

Donations

Charitable sponsorships

Employee payroll giving

Employee volunteering

Employee fundraising

UKQueen Elizabeth Prize for EngineeringAnnual donation to support the prize, and donation of winner’s trophy printed at our 3D printing facility

SchoolsWorking with the RAF and the Royal Navy to take STEM into schools with our interactive Schools Roadshow – visiting more than 2,000 schools in the UK in the last 11 years

Education eventsLead sponsor for the UK Skills Show and the Big Bang events, creating awareness of STEM-related subjects and careers for 150,000 children and adults each year

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Graduate Development Framework (GDF) 06

Applied Intelligence Graduates (AIG) 10

Finance Leader Development Programme 18 (FLDP)

Sigma Leadership Programme (Sigma) 22

Graduate opportunities

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Graduate Development Framework (GDF)

The GDF is our two-year scheme that develops people who are passionate about, and show great potential in, their chosen field of business or engineering. Each year we take in approximately 170 graduates.

By combining formal learning with real challenges across a number of placements, the GDF will give you a solid foundation for a successful career within one of our UK businesses.

Graduate Development Framework: BusinessWe’re continually on the lookout for people who can add real value to our business in each of the following areas:

Business DevelopmentIn Business Development, you’ll work on fully integrated marketing campaigns, highlighting the strengths and successes of our products and services to a wide audience to ensure the future success of our global business.

CommercialYou can play a key role in Commercial by estimating, bidding for, negotiating and managing contracts to win and deliver profitable business and meet customer expectations.

Human Resources (HR)As part of HR, you’ll add value by ensuring we have the right people in the right place at the right time, and that those people are capable of achieving our business goals. As part of our HR GDF you will have placements across different business units, sites and Centres of Expertise, therefore you will need to be geographically mobile.

Information Management & Technology (IM&T)Within IM&T, you’ll help define, design, develop and deliver IT solutions to ensure we advance technologically, both internally and externally.

Procurement/Supply ChainIn Procurement/Supply Chain, you’ll be involved in influencing, establishing and managing end-to-end supplier relationships to maximise business value.

Project ManagementWorking in Project Management, you’ll be given responsibility and accountability for delivering customer commitments at the right time and at the right cost.


I’ve always been fascinated by aircraft, and closely affiliated with the Royal Air Force, so after completing an Industrial Placement (IP) with BAE Systems, I was really pleased they wanted to sponsor me through the final two years of my degree. I studied a Masters in Systems Engineering and have now joined the GDF scheme.

What’s most satisfying about my role is being able to apply what I learned at university to real world scenarios. As an undergraduate on the IP, I worked on a prototype aircraft; sometimes working long hours, but I loved every minute. I was lucky enough to be invited to the first flight of the aircraft later that year; an amazing experience that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.

Since joining the GDF, I’ve experienced a number of different working environments. For example, I started in a rig placement where there was a relaxed atmosphere and work was very varied. Then, in my export placement, the workflow was faster and more changeable. However, the one thing that is constant is that there’s a real feeling of people pulling together to achieve a final goal.

BAE Systems is held in high regard in the industry and the scheme is giving me the personal and professional development I’m aiming for. The availability of travel, flexible working hours and a decent salary definitely don’t hurt either. Even with early shift starts, I wake up in the morning keen to get into work. How many places can offer you that?

Helena Military Air & Information – Engineering, UK

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Fast factWe are a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer & Times Top 50 Employer for Women

Graduate Development Framework: EngineeringInspired engineering is the foundation of our business. As a large employer of professional engineers, we support professional accreditation and have opportunities in a wide range of engineering disciplines including:

Electrical & ElectronicJoin our Electrical & Electronic Engineers and you’ll make decisions about electronic product content, optimise hardware and software design concepts, develop sophisticated design processes and test complex products.

Manufacturing & Production/OperationsWorking in Manufacturing & Production/Operations, you’ll balance costs, safety and quality to transform theoretical designs into physical products that satisfy our customers.

MechanicalAs a Mechanical Engineer, you can help turn ideas into products. You’ll deal with the fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems.

Naval ArchitectsOur Naval Architects deal with the basic structure of the marine system. Join them to help define the essential, core design features and elements that provide the framework for all that follows.

SoftwareSoftware Engineers work at the heart of our electrical products at all stages of the product lifecycle. You’ll be involved in determining initial requirements, designing functional prototypes, developing production standard solutions and testing the finished product to its limits.

SystemsJoin our Systems Engineers and you’ll focus on defining customer needs and required functionality, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete problem.

We have also employed graduates to roles in Aircraft Maintenance, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Noise & Vibration Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Product Safety, Research and Structural Engineering. For the full range of our graduate engineering opportunities please visit:



Your career development We recognise that development is key to you fulfilling your professional potential and us delivering our business commitments. That’s why we’ve created a scheme where you take ownership of your career aspirations and we give you support, training and practical experience to help you succeed.

First things first: your career with us starts with an induction to welcome you to your chosen UK business. Here, you’ll meet fellow graduates and find out more about what your future holds. Then, shortly after joining, you’ll be assigned a mentor who can act as a source of advice and insight when you need it.

You’ll also participate in ‘Graduate Developing You’, a series of development modules delivered by an Impact International award winning learning and development provider. The course brings our graduates together from across the different businesses and aims to help you better understand yourself and others to drive performance.

During the GDF you’ll also attend our UK Graduate Conference, which brings together graduates from across the globe to network, engage with a diverse range of managers and learn more about the inspiring work we do. There is also the opportunity to celebrate success through the Graduate Awards ceremony which takes place at the gala dinner.

All of this is designed to complement your placements, fuel your ambition, and give depth to your training and career.

Rewards: the complete packageJoining us means you’ll be expected to make a real impact. In return, you can expect a reward package that delivers:

• Starting salary of £28,000• £2,000 welcome payment• Regular development

reviews• Mentoring• Competitive pension

scheme• Car lease and share

schemes• 20% of salary available up

front as an optional advance• 25 days’ holiday per annum

Apply nowTo join us on the GDF, you must have at least a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree. This can be in any subject if you’re applying for a business position, however, it must be in an engineering, numerical or scientific subject for an engineering position.

• Our selection process works on a first-come, first-served basis.

• We ask all candidates to complete the same online application to ensure our selection process is fair and consistent.

• Your online application will then go through a variety of selection methods, either online or face-to-face, and is likely to conclude at an assessment centre.

• We particularly welcome applications from women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities, and will make reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process for people with disabilities.

• You can find further information on our requirements, including details of how to apply, at:


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Applied Intelligence Graduates (AIG)

Every year our Applied Intelligence business takes on over 100 graduates. The project-driven nature of this advanced technology business means that graduates are able to join the business in any month of the year.

Graduate ConsultantWe offer you the opportunity to work on a range of projects with different clients during your time as a Graduate Consultant, depending on your skills, interests and our clients’ current business needs.

Our Graduate Consultants are often the bridge between the business and the technical delivery teams and operate across the full length of the project lifecycle; from helping to identify the problem and defining the solution, to implementing and managing the change required for our clients to reach their goals.

As a Graduate Consultant, you could work across a number of disciplines within our business; these include: Business Consulting, Technical Consulting, Security Consulting, Data Consulting, Creative Consulting and Business Analysis.

Our Applied Intelligence business delivers solutions which help our clients to protect and enhance their critical assets in the connected world. As a graduate in BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, you’ll have the opportunity to enter one of three roles within our business:

• Graduate Consultant

• Graduate Engineer

• Delivery Management Graduate

While each role is different, everyone at BAE Systems shares a dedication to finding and creating the right solutions for our clients. We offer a unique blend of learning on the job, while being supported by the very best in the industry to make sure you hit the ground running. We offer you real responsibility from your first day, with the ability to work on cutting edge, industry leading technology projects, where you make a real difference.


Fast factWe’re trusted by some of the world’s most important organisations to create intelligence and insight from complex data

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During university I did a placement year here at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence and later re-joined after graduating. I have always had an interest in business which developed further during my degree and wanted to be involved with consulting work, so joining BAE Systems suited my aspirations.

During my time in the organisation I have been involved with various roles (including roles I hadn’t previously considered) which has allowed me

to build a network of contacts and appreciate how the organisation and market work, as well as help me to discover where I want to take my career. My current role is high pressured but rewarding; I have responsibility for numerous project processes and documentations and seek improvements wherever possible. I work alongside senior stakeholders on client site and each day is different to the last.

Ceri Applied Intelligence – Graduate Consultant, UK


Business ConsultantAs a Business Consultant your role may involve elements of defining a client’s strategy, developing their future operating model and/or defining and supporting the client’s organisational change. You will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of projects and programmes from early visioning/baselining activities through to a focus on sustainability, transition to business as usual and the delivery of benefits.

Technical Consultant As a Technical Consultant you will help clients to solve complex problems, meeting their business needs with solutions appropriate to their business strategy that have a significant technology or information systems component.

Cyber Security Consultant As a Cyber Security Consultant you will help clients clearly understand their exposure to cyber security threats/risks and put in place pragmatic and cost effective controls. You will identify, manage and treat risk to a client’s information technology assets.

Data ScientistAs a Data Scientist you will understand how to gain specific insight from data in order to address a business problem. You will creatively apply data science approaches to develop analytic results which turn data into information, information into knowledge and insights, and valuable, actionable insights into better decision making and game-changing strategies.

Business Analyst As a Business Analyst you will work with our clients as part of a team to identify business issues or areas for improvement, capture requirements, develop and improve processes and support the development of business cases for future change.

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Graduate EngineerAs a Graduate Engineer in our Applied Intelligence business, you will work as part of a project team, alongside skilled and experienced individuals who are motivated to train and coach you on the day-to-day skills required to work closely with our customers, both internal and external.

You will learn the tools, techniques and approaches used by engineering professionals and apply them in a controlled environment to ensure projects are delivered on time, to quality and to budget.

You will be placed into a number of disciplines within the business (depending on your background and aspirations!); these include: Engineering Management, Software Engineering, Application Support & Maintenance, Systems Engineering & Architecture, Physical Science & Technology and Infrastructure Engineering.

You could also be placed into one of the following project roles, depending on your skills and aspirations:

Software EngineerAs a new graduate, we expect you to be ready to tackle (and enjoy!) programming tasks from the outset, but we will take the time to mentor you through smaller packages of work and enhancements to our product range. You will work primarily in Java, however we always look for the best framework for the job; some of our developments use c# .net, c++ and html5 technologies.

Electronic EngineerOur Electronic Engineers design and develop analogue and digital electronics, VHDL and embedded/low level software for a wide range of electronic systems. We expect you to take responsibility and tackle a number of different development tasks in different disciplines.

Working under guidance from our expert engineers you could implement complex signal-processing algorithms in VHDL, debug the RF chain on a software radio, develop embedded software to run on low power microcontrollers or develop ruggedised devices for challenging environments.


Test AnalystTest Analysts play a crucial role in the delivery of projects and their involvement starts at the requirements analysis stage. Initially, testing roles are likely to include defining and creating test cases from functional and technical specifications, executing test scripts and reporting the results clearly.

Cyber Security Technical SpecialistThis is an exciting role for people who love computers and technology, working in the most deeply technical part of the Cyber Security domain. Whether it’s researching new technologies or creating software that makes a difference in the real world, you’ll always be working at the cutting edge of what’s possible.

Since finishing university I have wanted to continue working in Electronic Engineering. BAE Systems Applied Intelligence offered a perfect mix of roles for me to explore to shape my future career.

Within the first week of joining I was placed within a team and started delivering new capability to our

customers. Since then I have been able to work on complex and challenging problems within a brilliant group of people to work with and learn from.

As a graduate you have the freedom to explore and try different roles and areas of the business or to focus on a chosen area, allowing you to find and further your career in the way you want.

Dom Applied Intelligence – Graduate Engineer, UK

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Delivery Management GraduateIn our Applied Intelligence business, the role of a Delivery Management Graduate is to harness the expertise of our talented and highly experienced Programme Managers, Service Delivery Managers and Planning, Monitoring and Control professionals to successfully deliver a mixture of business and technical projects, programmes and IT services.

Our Delivery Management graduates have the opportunity to experience the range of services we offer our clients. They would typically operate across the entire project lifecycle and learn to take accountability for the successful delivery of various projects. Over time you will take accountability for the successful delivery of Projects and Services by ensuring that high quality planning, control and assurance practices are followed on all aspects of delivery.

As a Delivery Management Graduate you could work across a number of disciplines within our business; these include: Project, Programme and Portfolio Management, Planning, Monitoring and Control, and Service Delivery Management.

Project, Programme and Portfolio Management You will play an active role in supporting senior Project Management professionals in relation to mobilising teams as well as managing suppliers, contractors and associates.

Planning, Monitoring and ControlYou will provide support to a local project team within the business, focusing on portfolios, programmes and projects.

Service Delivery ManagementYou will work closely with internal business operations teams and external clients in order to identify and manage service improvement activities.


Your career development Your development is important to us. From day one, you’ll get your own personal career mentor, who will offer guidance and support throughout your career. Once you have joined Applied Intelligence, alongside all graduates, you will work through our Graduate Development Programme. The programme includes a set of five training modules which will help develop you towards a more specialised career path.

Throughout your time as a graduate, there will be plenty of opportunities for structured development, a range of projects to get involved in, and the opportunity to attend regular events. Due to the nature of our business, we don’t have rigid role rotations. However, you are likely to get involved in several different projects to ensure your skills are developed and enhanced.

We also offer graduates the possibility of taking on technical roles which are less client facing and with the opportunity to gain a real depth of experience in a particular product or technical discipline.

Rewards: the complete packageWe look forward to seeing how you will use your skills to make an impact in the Applied Intelligence business, building the solutions of the future. We have high expectations, and offer rewards to match.

Key benefits• Starting salary from £28,000• Access to a £2,000 student loan• Up to £1,000 expensed relocation package• 25 days’ holiday per year (with the opportunity

to buy and sell days)• A buddy and career manager scheme to provide

you with the right level of support• Regular social events, including graduate forums,

to help you network with your peers• A comprehensive pension and benefits package

Apply nowTo join the Applied Intelligence team you must have at least 300 UCAS points and be on track to/already have achieved a 2:1 or above ideally in a numerical, engineering, technical or science degree.

• Our application process is simple: Stage 1: Upload a CV and answer a few short questions Stage 2: First interview (involving a case study) Stage 3: Second interview (involving a presentation)


• You can find further information on our roles (including where they are based) and how to apply at:

baesystems.com/cybercareers

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Finance Leader Development Programme (FLDP)

Finance underpins everything we do – so it’s vital that we find and nurture our future finance leaders now. That’s why we created the Finance Leader Development Programme (FLDP).

The FLDP is our five-year graduate entry scheme, designed specifically for high-calibre individuals with the potential and determination to make a real difference in senior finance roles and to become BAE Systems’ finance leaders of tomorrow.

As a graduate on the FLDP, you can expect a role that offers significant responsibility and exposure from the outset. In the first three years, you’ll complete three 12-month placements at a range of geographical locations across the UK, gaining extensive experience of financial accounting, management accounting and project accounting whilst also completing your CIMA qualification. This will take great commitment from you, but we’ll offer you unrivalled support. BAE Systems is a CIMA Premier Partner, our CIMA training is delivered through BPP, a leading training provider, and we offer a comprehensive study package.

After successfully completing the first three years of the scheme and achieving the CIMA qualification, the FLDP continues with a two-year senior accountancy position, offering managerial experience, thus helping you to develop the skills you will require to move into a leadership role within our dynamic finance arena at the end of the five-year programme.


During your placements you’ll gain experience in:

Financial AccountingUsually based in central finance, this role will entail working quickly and accurately under the pressure of tight deadlines. At the end, you can expect a solid foundation in core accounting.

Management AccountingYou’ll be involved in a wide range of activities from the development of strategy and long-term business planning to assessing operational efficiency and inventory management.

Project AccountingYou’ll provide financial support to the decision-making process. Ensuring robust contract status reporting by working closely with the project delivery team will also be key, as will understanding the systems being used and constructively challenging completion estimates.

As you progress, you’ll soon understand why the FLDP is championed so enthusiastically by finance members and Board Directors alike.

Learning and developmentWe will encourage and support you to reach your full potential. You’ll receive world-class training and support. The FLDP is our key to developing future finance leaders for BAE Systems. The programme will give you the tools to succeed, you will undertake regular performance and development appraisals and receive a senior mentor to provide you with support and guidance along the way.

In order to maximise the development of talent, we use the 70-20-10 Development Model: the most effective way to plan development is to focus 70% on experience; 20% on exposure; and 10% on education.

We provide regular FLDP workshops, an annual conference, superb e-learning facilities and stretch assignment opportunities. You will have access to our Knowledge, Skills and Competency Gap Analysis tool and you’ll receive a development 360 feedback report on an annual basis.

Once you’re into your fourth and fifth years of the programme and are CIMA qualified, you will receive an allocation of 20 days for training and development, some of which will be used to attend our well established People Management Toolkit course and Professional Development Centre, with the remaining days being tailored to you as an individual.

After five years on the FLDP, you will be a highly skilled member of our finance community. That’s a huge benefit in itself. But, as you go along, you’ll find out just how dedicated the company is to making sure you have every possible support and opportunity to learn more.

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Rewards: the complete packageBy joining us, you’ll be making a big commitment and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business. You can expect a reward package to match:

• Starting salary of £30,000• £2,000 welcome payment• Regular performance appraisals and salary

reviews• Comprehensive CIMA study package

(includes support worth over £15,000 and over 14 weeks’ study leave)

• Buddy scheme• Senior mentoring• Competitive pension scheme• Car lease and share schemes• 25 days’ holiday per year• Advance loan option (up to 20% of

starting salary)• Annual conference and individual year group

workshops• Relocation package available to support your

annual placement rotations

Apply nowTo join us on the FLDP you must have a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in any subject and 280 UCAS points or equivalent (excluding General Studies).

• Although the academic requirements are important, you’ll also require equally strong personal qualities, such as the ability to be resilient, flexible, analytical yet practical and focused on taking responsibility for your own progression. Finance is a very hands-on profession that will see you working in demanding industrial environments, therefore it’s vital that you have the tact, confidence and tenacity to challenge accepted practices and manage cost savings.

• You must also be flexible and willing to move to new locations annually to maximise your development while on the five-year programme.

• We ask all candidates to complete the same online application to ensure our selection process is fair and consistent. Your application will then go through a variety of selection and assessment methods and, if you’re successful, will conclude at an assessment centre.

• As a company committed to developing talent, we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds and with many different skills, experience and perspectives.


• You can find further information on our requirements, including details of how to apply, at:



After graduating with an Economics degree, I took two years off to travel the world before joining the FLDP.

BAE Systems’ FLDP stood out for a number of reasons. It provided excellent experience across several areas of finance, the opportunity to work in multiple locations, plus great career prospects within the company. I was also really impressed by the study package and am proud to have completed my CIMA exams while fulfilling my daily responsibilities.

In fact, I’ve learned about so much more than just finance. The most challenging aspects have been time and deadline management; prioritising my monthly workload and becoming more efficient so that I can effectively perform the ad hoc tasks that pop up. I’m also developing great people skills, because working in a company as diverse

as BAE Systems means working with a variety of people. Learning how to get on and successfully work with everyone is both challenging and very rewarding.

As part of a multinational company at the forefront of its industry, the FLDP has genuinely allowed me to contribute to solutions for real world problems and I feel like I add genuine value to the business. Most notable is that I’ve been the Project Accountant for numerous urgent operational requirements to provide the MOD with upgrades to existing products, which help our soldiers on the ground.

It’s really inspiring and satisfying to be able to take on these responsibilities. People see my ambition and are willing to help me reach my goals. I consider every day as preparation for my future at BAE Systems.

James FLDP Member, UK

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Sigma Leadership Programme (Sigma)

The Sigma Leadership Programme is our three-year fast-track programme packed full of broad and deep experiences – across multiple business areas – that help aspiring leaders to succeed.

There are two streams within the Sigma programme – business and engineering. Each stream is tailored to enable you to develop the core skills and behaviours to be a business or engineering leader of the future.

This unique programme has only a few places available each year, which is why we carefully consider who we recruit; we need individuals with the potential to lead our company into tomorrow. That means you’ll need to be able to build strong relationships with people quickly, working collaboratively to get the most effective results.

The Sigma Leadership Programme offers no blueprint or structured path to follow, so you’ll also need to be driven and self-motivated to succeed.

Arranging your own roles, which will typically last between 6–12 months, you might find yourself undertaking an international assignment, or working at one of our customer sites. Through these hands-on, intensive secondments to different businesses and projects you’ll rapidly gain a diverse range of experience, knowledge and skills. You’ll also have accountability and responsibility to make a difference to our businesses.

Upon completion of the Sigma Leadership Programme, you’ll be expected to take on a substantive role at an executive level.


Fast factTrusted. Innovative. Bold. These are our core values, and they help shape who we are as a company

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Rewards: the complete packageBy joining us, you’ll be making a big commitment and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business. You can expect a reward package to match:

• Starting salary of £30,000• £2,000 welcome payment• Regular development reviews• Senior mentoring• Competitive pension scheme• Discounted car lease and share schemes• 25 days’ holiday per annum

Apply nowTo join us on the Sigma Leadership Programme, you must have at least a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree. This can be in any subject for our business opportunities and must be in an engineering, numerical or scientific subject for our engineering positions.





• You can find further information, including details of how to apply, at:

baesystems.com/sigma


BAE Systems is the largest defence contractor in the UK and has a truly global footprint. That’s why, after obtaining a degree in Natural Sciences and an MSc in Oceanography, I joined the GDF in a Project Management role. A year later, I applied to the Sigma Leadership Programme and began my first Business Sigma role.

On Sigma, I’ve worked with teams in the US, Australia and UK understanding how to drive affordability on the biggest air defence programme in the world, and worked within our procurement team to leverage our economies of scale. Both our products and services are fascinating in terms of the scale and capability required to deliver them successfully.

The company also supports getting involved with local communities so last year I was closely involved with running an annual inter-school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) competition in Cumbria. The event was a great success, praised by both employees and locals.

I’m enjoying Sigma for the challenges, which combined with the freedom to move around the different UK businesses, undertake an international placement and experience a truly diverse range of projects really enable rapid development.

Also, there is support from managers, senior mentors and colleagues, which means there’s a lot of opportunity to reach my career goals.

Hannah Sigma Business Member, UK

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Summer Internships 28

Industrial Placements 30

Undergraduate opportunities

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Summer Internships

A Summer Internship at BAE Systems will give you invaluable insight into working life. If you secure one of the 100+ placements available across our UK business, you’ll receive on-the-job training, within a structured framework. It’s a great way to see theory in practice.

BusinessOur business internships are integral to our ability to deliver successful projects. They vary each year, depending on where we can deploy your skills for the most impact.

EngineeringCutting-edge innovations and world-leading technological developments are the foundation of our business. So we always have a wide range of engineering placements available.

FinanceFinance isn’t just working on the financial aspects of the most exciting projects in defence, aerospace and engineering. You’ll also be working closely with and learning from the most accomplished professionals in their fields.

ConsultancyConsultancy interns focus on equipping the client with a basic, working, technical understanding of our capabilities and markets.

Technical DeliveryTechnical Delivery interns undertake a mix of technical challenges, business problem solving and client liaison. This happens in a range of areas from Software Engineering to Cyber Security Technical Analysis.


Rewards: the complete packageJoining us means you’ll be expected to make a real impact. That’s why you can expect a real rewards package in return:

• Starting salary of £16,800 p/a pro rata• 6.5 days’ holiday over the 12 weeks• A potential fast track to our GDF scheme or

other permanent employment opportunities (subject to performance and availability of suitable roles)

Apply nowTo join our Summer Internship scheme, you must be on course for at least a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree, this can be in any subject if you’re applying for business or finance opportunities. Your degree must be in an engineering, technical, numerical or scientific subject for our consultancy, engineering or technical delivery placements. For our finance placements, you also need 280 UCAS points (or equivalent).



• Your online application will then go through a variety of selection methods, either online or face-to-face, and is likely to conclude with an interview.


• You can find information on the full range of placement opportunities, and details of how to apply, at:


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Industrial Placements

If you have the talent, now is the time to prove it. We have approximately 60 one-year placements available each year and all offer you the chance to develop new skills and gain valuable industry experience in the real world.

BusinessOur business placements are integral to our ability to deliver successful projects and vary each year depending on where we need your skills to make the most impact.

EngineeringCutting-edge innovations and world-leading technological developments are the foundation of our business and, as a result, we always have a wide range of engineering placements available.

Finance In Finance, you won’t just be working on the financial aspects of some of the most exciting projects in defence, aerospace and engineering, you’ll also be working and learning from some of the most accomplished professionals in their fields.

Consultancy Within Consultancy, you would have the opportunity to focus on equipping the client with a basic technical understanding of our capabilities and markets.

Technical Delivery Within Technical Delivery, you will undertake a mix of technical challenges, business problem solving and client liaison which could be in a range of areas from Software Engineering to Cyber Security Technical Analysis.


I’m currently studying Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology and Genetics). I applied to do a 12-month Industrial Placement, between the 2nd and 3rd year of my degree, to learn about and practise Supply Chain at BAE Systems Naval Ships. When BAE Systems offered me this placement, I was ecstatic, especially considering how many people applied, and what a great opportunity I had lying ahead of me.

The Supply Chain Placement involves working across an array of different stakeholders to broaden my knowledge as a whole and to see the wider picture. Specifically, my placement involves working in four different areas, for three months each, which include working in, and with, Type 26 Programme Supply Chain, Operations, Queen Elizabeth Carrier and Supply Chain Function. This means that I have the chance to be mobile, meet more people and further my experience and learning, whether working in an office or on foot at one of the sites. Throughout my current Supply Chain Placement, I have been given challenging

tasks, such as aiding in the progression of tender processes which will result in awarding contracts to suppliers, and also generating innovative ideas that have future impacts on the way BAE Systems works, in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency. The parts I enjoy most about my placement and working at BAE Systems are that every day is different, which requires me to be agile, and that there are copious opportunities.

Everybody I have met has been friendly, welcoming and happy to help, which is great, as I didn’t know anybody in Glasgow before I moved for the job. My Line Manager and Placement Manager provide constant support and frequently arrange 1:1 meetings, to ensure that I am getting what I want out of the placement, which they are very flexible around. I exponentially learn more every day, from the complications of Supply Chain to everyday computer skills, where I continue to develop and learn new competencies that I will be able to utilise throughout my future. I believe there is no limit to my learning at BAE Systems.

Courtney Supply Chain Industrial Placement, UK

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Fast factBAE Systems engineers in the UK design, develop, test and produce more than 100 new inventions each year


Rewards: the complete packageJoining us means you’ll be expected to make a real impact. That’s why you can expect a real rewards package in return:

• Starting salary of £18,000 for Business, Finance and Engineering. For Consultancy or Technical Delivery the starting salary is £19,500 to £21,500 dependent on year of study

• Competitive pension scheme• 25 days’ holiday per annum• A conditional offer to join our Graduate

Development Framework (subject to performance and availability of suitable roles), or BAE Systems Applied Intelligence graduate programme, without the need to re-apply and potential opportunities for sponsorship upon returning to university

Apply nowTo join our Industrial Placement scheme, you must be on course to achieve at least a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree. This can be in any subject for our business or finance opportunities and must be in an engineering, technical, numerical or scientific subject for our consultancy, engineering or technical delivery placements. For our finance placements, you also need 280 UCAS points or equivalent (excluding General Studies).





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Take a look at our businesses and you’ll quickly get an idea of the type of work you’ll be involved with when you join BAE Systems.

One thing’s for sure, whichever business you choose, the work will be inspiring, challenging and exciting.


Head Office 36

Applied Intelligence 37

Electronic Systems 38

Maritime Services 39

Military Air & Information 40

Land (UK) 41

Naval Ships 42

Submarines 43

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Head Office

BAE Systems Head Office is based in Central London and Farnborough, Hampshire. Head Office is home to a wide range of vital departments, from Strategy and Legal, to HR and Business Development. It is an exciting environment, where people at all levels across the business exchange ideas and develop new projects.

We only employ the best – so join us and be part of something important, something exceptional. Something that will make you proud.

“ The best experience has been working in some of our emerging markets where the political situation and business outlook can change rapidly. This requires working closely with colleagues from across the different businesses within BAE Systems, local partners and UK Government to understand the market and re-assess opportunities.”

Gabriella Business Development – Head Office


Applied Intelligence

Our Applied Intelligence business delivers solutions which help our clients to protect and enhance their critical assets in the connected world. Leading enterprises and government departments use our solutions to protect and enhance their physical infrastructure, nations and people, mission-critical systems, valuable intellectual property, corporate information, reputation and customer relationships, and competitive advantage and financial success. Our solutions comprise software and hardware technologies, consulting, systems integration and managed services.

We operate in four key domains: Cyber Security, Financial Crime, Communications Intelligence and Digital Transformation. We enable organisations to be more agile, increase trust and operate more confidently. Our solutions help to strengthen national security and resilience, for a safer world. They enable enterprises to manage their business risks, optimise their operations and comply with regulatory obligations.

Today, we have over 4,000 staff in 26 offices, serving clients across the UK and Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Our people apply intelligence to protect and enhance national and organisational assets so that they can grow and prosper – from improving the health and efficiency of leading corporations to securing critical and national infrastructures, safeguarding vulnerable people and catching criminals. By combining technical innovation and domain knowledge, we integrate and deliver world-class solutions – often based on our own unique intellectual property – to our clients’ most complex operational problems.

We are at the cutting edge of technology, and aim to involve our graduates in projects that most people can only dream about. Real-world opportunities and risks emerge and converge every day. So join our team, and make a real difference to the world.

“ My role in our Applied Intelligence business involves undertaking bespoke cyber research into systems of interest. I really enjoy the variety and dynamic nature of the work that I am involved in, which provides great opportunities for learning and the development of new technical skills.”

Steph Engineering – Applied Intelligence

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Electronic Systems

“ My favourite thing about working for BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector is that I am involved in mission-critical electronic programmes. I feel that I am doing important work on a daily basis by helping my team create a product that is at the cutting edge of technology and has a legitimate use and need within the avionics and aerospace markets.”

Victoria Engineering – Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems.

Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States, United Kingdom and Israel.

Our cutting-edge aviation technology at the Electronic Systems facility in Rochester is used in more than 100 countries by airlines and air forces from around the world. One of our more recent innovations, HybriDrive® propulsion systems, powers more than 6,000 buses across the UK and US.

If you have the imagination and determination to be involved in industry-changing innovations every day, then you’ll be a perfect fit for this business.


Maritime Services

Maritime Services delivers end-to-end services and support to over half of the Royal Navy’s Surface Fleet. You could join more than 3,500 employees across our UK sites and help deliver a range of services – from ensuring the Royal Navy’s ships are ready to go to sea to managing Portsmouth Naval Base, or even manufacturing radar, torpedoes and small boats.

We are proud to support the Royal Navy and provide everything they need to live and work at Portsmouth Naval Base.

We have extensive experience in managing the base’s facilities and services, including accommodation, catering, transportation and even energy services.

Our support to ships sees us maintain and upgrade the fleet around the globe to ensure the Royal Navy meets its operational commitments.

Our training services ensure personnel are capable and ready for maritime action and our products, which include radar, torpedoes and small boats, add operational advantage to our UK and international customers.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Maritime Services as we work with the Royal Navy to prepare Portsmouth Naval Base for the arrival of the giant Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. By joining Maritime Services you will have the chance to support the planned infrastructure works to modernise the naval base or help to develop the engineering support required for the carriers throughout their operational life.

If you want to be part of our future working in partnership with the Royal Navy then a career in Maritime Services awaits you.

“ I’m currently helping to create a new project performance system for ship repair and maintenance programmes at Portsmouth Naval Base. I really enjoy working to support the ships, and knowing that the work I do helps the Royal Navy in its operations inspires me to come to work every day.”

Hamish Project Management – Maritime Services

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Military Air & Information

Our Military Air & Information business is at the forefront of the global aerospace industry.

With expertise which can be traced back to the very earliest days of aviation, we design and build world-leading training and combat aircraft, develop and work with the latest in cutting-edge technology and support our customers, not just within the UK but around the world as we continue to grow our international business.

Joining our 13,000-strong workforce could see you working on aircraft like the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35 Lightning II or on the next generation of aircraft. You may be providing direct support to our customers, ensuring our programmes run on time and to budget or working in our defence information arm.

Working with us could offer the opportunity to work at one of our international sites, supporting our global customer base.

We believe in investing in our people and inspiring continual innovation in our business. Developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world’s best is at the heart of what we do.

And we offer world-class training, support and development to inspire the very best talent to achieve great things within the business.

If you’re passionate about delivering excellence and are ready to use your skills to support some of the world’s most significant aerospace sector organisations, come and see where a career with Military Air & Information could take you.

“ Irrespective of your level, you’re given real tasks from the outset – as an undergraduate I was asked to contribute to the design of a new Unmanned Air Vehicle to help deliver supplies to frontline troops. Within two weeks I was presenting our design to the customer who loved the idea and wanted to take it further.”

Mubashar Engineering – Military Air & Information


Land (UK)

Land (UK) offers several graduate opportunities across its main sites each year. We design, manufacture, upgrade and support combat vehicles and munitions products for a global customer base. With over 1,700 employees operating across ten sites, our biggest asset is our people. We are experts on combat vehicles and munition products used by Armed Forces across the world, extending and developing their capabilities to meet current and future requirements.

The munitions we provide include small arms ammunition, medium calibre, mortars, artillery shells, tank ammunition and warheads.

Our range of vehicles includes the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank, Warrior infantry fighting vehicle, Terrier combat engineer vehicle and military bridging systems.

We’re looking for people with drive, passion and determination to help us provide the equipment our troops rely on everyday.

“ I really enjoy the flexibility of my work at Land (UK). In my first six months here, I was given the opportunity to help design and build an unmanned ground vehicle, present the product to the customer, and test it at a secure weapons testing facility. Knowing that I have a role to play in the design of products that could save the lives of troops on the front line pushes me to be the best I can be.”

April Engineering – Land (UK)

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Naval Ships As an island nation, the UK has a proud history of world-class naval engineering. As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, and you could play a vital role in its future.

Our graduate opportunities span from engineering to project management to operations, and supply chain. You could join us as a naval architect and help shape the future of the fleet for a generation to come or, as a software engineer, programme the systems that sailors will depend on.

We’ve got great projects for you to work on, like the Royal Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels or the 65,000 tonne Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers – the largest warships ever built in the UK. Plus, our engineers are using the latest 3D visualisation technology to mature the design for the Royal Navy’s next generation Type 26 Global Combat Ship.

Our combat systems are in operation in more than 20 countries around the world and this technology is vital in providing crew members with the information and capabilities they need to operate effectively, whether protecting the world’s shipping lanes or providing humanitarian relief.

“ The real selling point of working for Naval Ships is being part of a team that will shape the future of the Royal Navy for years to come. I’m very fortunate to work with multiple partners on the Type 26 project. This creates a great atmosphere of collaboration and inclusion.”

Alex Naval Architect – Naval Ships


Submarines

BAE Systems Submarines is contracted to work on some of the largest and most ambitious engineering projects in the world. You could join more than 8,000 people across several UK sites, as part of a team that’s proud to have designed and built every submarine currently in service with the UK Royal Navy.

As the prime contractor for the UK Royal Navy’s Astute Class submarine, we’re responsible for developing seven submarines packed full of cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology. You could contribute to the Navy’s largest and most powerful fleet of submarines yet.

We’re currently working together with our partners to design the next submarine platform. Do you have the skills to turn the concept into reality?

In short, if you have both potential and dedication, you could soon be helping us deliver some of the world’s most innovative engineering technologies.

“ It’s amazing working for a company that builds world-leading products like submarines. I never thought in a million years that I would get the chance to go on an actual nuclear submarine and be discussing the design, build and launch of it as part of my job.”

Amanda Project Management – Submarines

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