Degree Apprentice Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineering

Degree Apprentice Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineering

Joining BAE Systems as a Degree Apprentice Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineer in Glascoed (Monmouthshire) will give you early experience in the research, design, development, testing and manufacture of our range of munitions products.

• Safely participating in the research, design, development, testing and manufacture of our munitions products.
• Ensuring there is a detailed Safe System of Work in place for the work you develop.
• Planning and subsequent delivery of research, development and engineering trials.
• Designing and developing new and existing munitions.
• Planning, carrying out and reporting results from Test and Evaluation trials.
• Compiling technical data to support design approval.
• Specifying and designing new manufacturing plant and equipment then ensuring it is correctly installed and validated.
• Supporting the Manufacturing Team in resolving any issues that may arise during production.
• Experiencing placements outside engineering such as production, explosive testing and analytical laboratories.

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9‑4/A*‑C which include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject.
• 1 of the following: 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above with Maths and either Engineering or a Science/Technical subject; or an equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM‑related subject worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard and, for some responsibilities, a requirement for higher National Security Vetting.

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts, and an annual incentive award.

As part of the BAE Systems Land Team, you will work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters and realise your true potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification Requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject AND 1 of the following: 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject OR An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)