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# Undergraduate Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Rochester, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/external-redirect-registration?JobId=802083770&LinkSource=JobDetails

## About the Role

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: Any STEM subject.
Start date: 21st June 2027Length of contract: 12 months

## Description

Location: Rochester (Kent). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-4 days per week., Industrial placement students will be part of the collaborative development and supply of technologies or products across a diverse business producing a mix of commercial and military equipment. This could include; Head Up, Head Down or Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Controls, Vehicle Control Systems or Mission Systems across land, sea or airborne platforms.

Core duties

 * Collaboration to develop, validate and maintain product requirements
 * Contributing to system development using a Model Based Engineering (MBE) approach
 * Creating or contributing to theoretical analyses and sharing the findings
 * Carrying out modelling of behavioural scenarios or system performance to understand system operation and interactions
 * Conducting laboratory test of real time systems comprising interdependent technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software components

The Electronic Systems Team

Delivering world leading controls and display solutions for more than 70 years, the workforce is at the forefront of exciting electronic technologies, including the Striker II Helmet, active control sticks and flight control computers.

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.


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