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Graduate Software Engineer

targetjobs UK
Preston, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Locations:

Broad Oak, Frimley, New Malden, Christchurch, London, Leeds, Manchester, Warton/Samlesbury, Brough

Salary

Our starting salary is £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome payment along with an optional 20% salary advance. Plus an adaptable package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a graduate, you will create cutting edge software and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. You'll enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time.

What’s in it for you?

On a BAE Systems graduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You’ll receive a flexible benefits package, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and mentors to help you develop your career. When you join us, you’ll be choosing a future enhanced by adaptability, innovation and inclusivity – somewhere your work matters. It’s a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be given every opportunity to build a varied career and be empowered to achieve your potential.

Join us - pioneer your future today.

Entry requirements?

You’ll need a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to your chosen area.

Please note: some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

We offer a non-rotational programme that gives you the choice of where you want to specialise - you’ll to deep-dive into your chosen field and develop your expertise, from day one. You’ll also have the opportunity to pace your own development over 18-30 months, to suit your lifestyle.

Start Date: July or September 2026

Salary : $34,000

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