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# Undergraduate Hardware Electronics Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Rochester, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Firmware
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/external-redirect-registration?JobId=802083762&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: Electronics Engineering, Electronics in combination with Electrical/Computing/Physics/Communication or other Electronics Engineering related 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., You'll work with the team making recommendations about electronic product content for avionics systems, optimise hardware and software design concepts, and develop sophisticated design processes and test complex products. Gaining exposure to the entire project lifecycle, you'll play a key role in both maintaining our existing systems and developing new technologies. By having a working understanding of Lab equipment and a basic understanding of the engineering lifecycle, you will be able to show proactiveness in asking questions and show case novel solutions to problems.

Core duties

 * Have basic/working knowledge of Hardware design tools
 * Conducting laboratory tests and capturing data
 * Assessment of equipment behaviour and fault diagnosis
 * Assessment of new technologies and components
 * Circuit / firmware design, simulation and modelling
 * Data analysis
 * Preparation of technical reports

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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