Graduate Electrical Engineer

Overview

Graduate Electrical Engineer role at BAE Systems

Graduate Naval Ships Electrical Engineer

Scotstoun (Glasgow)

7th September 2026

Permanent contract

£34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Hybrid and flexible working; site attendance 3-4 days per week.

• Join the Graduate programme and make recommendations about electronic product content.
• Optimise hardware and software design concepts, and develop design processes for sophisticated products.
• Assess equipment behaviour and fault diagnosis, assess new technologies and components, conduct laboratory tests and capture data.
• Perform circuit/firmware simulation and modelling, data analysis, and prepare technical reports.
• Gain exposure to the entire project lifecycle; maintain existing systems and develop new technologies.

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits (including green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts) and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

We design and build offshore patrol vessels, large aircraft carriers, and ships including the Type 26 Frigate for the Royal Navy, enabling operations worldwide.

We value diversity of thought, integrity, and merit. We are inclusive and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions; all applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

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.

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Defense and Space Manufacturing