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When you’re looking for perfection, nothing beats the systems found in nature. Three billion years of evolution. That’s the inspiration behind so much of what we do. Join us at BAE Systems and you’ll become part of Europe’s largest defence, security and aerospace company with over 105,000 employees worldwide and sales that exceeded Ł18.5bn in 2008.

We develop, deliver and support some of the most advanced defence, security aerospace systems in the world, leading to over 100 new inventions each year.

So whether it’s aircraft, surface ships, submarines or radar systems, our people make it happen. Which means it doesn’t matter if you have a business, engineering or finance background. If you’re striving to become a top performer, you’ll find all the inspiration you need to achieve your goals here.

We believe in being the best. Doing everything better than before. After all, it’s in our nature. So it’s only natural we should look for graduates who’ll do better. Go further and achieve more. Unlike many other schemes, BAE Systems’ graduates are recruited directly into a business unit. That means you’ll only work in areas that suit your ambitions.

Wherever you work, you’ll enjoy some great benefits, such as a welcome payment and graduate induction – including your own personal Buddy and Mentor. Then there are our three Graduate Development modules, designed to increase your personal and commercial acumen. If you perform well, we’ll reward you with the support and development you’ll need to continue to prosper.

Whichever area of our business you initially join on our graduate programme, you’ll be encouraged and supported to develop your natural potential. This could mean further study towards relevant professional qualifications, for which we’ll provide all the resources and support you need. It will certainly mean drawing up your own individually-tailored Personal Development Plan, setting your own goals and achieving them through regular performance reviews.

We won’t hold your hand. If you want to be a success with us, you’ll need to plan, drive and continue to set and achieve your own ambitious goals. It’s your career, and you’ll be responsible for taking it to the heights you want to reach.

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No. of employees
106,000 (worldwide)
Locations
Nationwide
Work experience offered
Yes (12-month industrial programme)
No. of graduate vacancies
250–300 across engineering, business and finance
Disciplines recruited from
Any

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