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Undergraduate Electronic Engineer

Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£25,900
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Embark on a 12-month Industrial Placement as a Digital Intelligence Electronic Engineer in Great Baddow. Contribute to cutting-edge defence, aerospace, and security solutions with BAE Systems.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop analogue/digital electronics, VHDL, and embedded software.
  • Engage in the full engineering lifecycle, from client interaction to hardware design.
  • Implement complex signal processing algorithms and design power supplies.
  • Work on low-power embedded systems and ruggedized devices for challenging environments.
  • Assist in pitching new ideas to clients and managing assignments.
  • Requires a 2:2 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Maths, or Physics.

// Role Specification

Industrial Placement Digital Intelligence Electronic Engineer

Join BAE Systems in Great Baddow for a 12-month industrial placement as a Digital Intelligence Electronic Engineer. You will be part of a team delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, contributing to a safer future.

This role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with an expectation to attend the site 3-5 days per week.

Role Description:

As an Electronic Engineer, you will design and develop analogue and digital electronics, VHDL, and embedded/low-level software for a wide range of electronic systems. You will be integral in delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect and empower global security.

Core Duties:

  • Contribute to the full engineering lifecycle, from client engagement through to hardware design and manufacture.
  • Implement complex signal processing algorithms in VHDL.
  • Design switch mode power supplies, work on low-power embedded systems, and develop ruggedized devices for challenging environments.
  • Assist colleagues in proposing new ideas to clients.
  • Manage multiple assignments independently, with support from colleagues.
  • Carry out research, data collection, and analysis.

Why BAE Systems:

BAE Systems offers a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. You'll benefit from lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture that embraces sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Qualification Requirements:

As a minimum requirement, you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Maths, or Physics.

Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: 21st June 2027
End Date: 16th June 2028

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. Higher levels of vetting may be required.