Key Takeaways
- Graduate Electronics Firmware Engineer role supporting development and maintenance of electronic engineering solutions.
- Salary of £34,000 per annum plus a £2,000 welcome bonus.
- Requires a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Role based in Cowes/Great Baddow (Isle of White) with a requirement to attend site 5 days per week.
- Start date: 6th September 2027.
About the Role
Role Description
This role supports the development and maintenance of electronic engineering solutions across new and legacy products. Working under technical supervision, you will apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering tasks, gaining a strong understanding of P&TS Electrical & Electronic Engineering processes. You will develop insight into Radar and Sensor systems.
Core Duties:
Under technical supervision:
- Support electronic circuit design including component selection, evaluation, simulation, schematic capture and contributing to PCB layouts.
- Support VHDL design, code, simulation, test, and integration.
- Use laboratory test equipment for design evaluation and verification.
- Use firmware development tools for design simulation and verification.
- Contribute to design documentation and technical reports.
The Defence Solutions Team
BAE Systems provides Radar products and support services to a diverse range of customers worldwide, including the Royal Navy. Becoming a member of the Radar team will provide you with significant exposure to the BAE Systems organisation as you engage with engineering functions across the business, delivering radar capabilities and development, with the radar team covering the whole engineering cycle using the latest cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to grow and enhance your skills and knowledge within a supportive, global business.
Important Information
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 as a minimum 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.