BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement Programme (12 months)
Start Date: June 2025
Base location: Leeds
Role Profile
As a Software Engineer, we expect you to be ready to tackle (and enjoy!) programming tasks from the outset, but we will take the time to mentor you through smaller packages of work and enhancements to our product range. You will work primarily in Java, however we always look for the best framework for the job; some of our developments use C# .NET, C++ and HTML5 technologies.
Who are we looking for?
We have vacancies across a range of roles, and we are looking for people with a wide range of experience such as:
Requirements Analysis Test Analysis and definition AWS, Azure Linux, Docker, VMWare Ansible, Foreman, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Bamboo, HDFS, Kafka, Avro C/C++, Java, Javascript Networking (esp security) Qt, React, Redux, JEE Git, BitBucket, Jira, Jama
Entry Requirements
On track to achieve a 2:2 or above in Computer Science (or equivalent)
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. £25,000 salary
Security Clearance
Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance
What are the next steps?
CV Submission & Review Digital Assessment Live Interview
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.
By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.
Division overview: Capabilities
At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.
As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.