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Embrace the opportunity to launch your future career

We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of over 90,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land and security solutions.

At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Switch on your career by choosing a BAE Systems apprenticeship and you’ll get all the training, learning and support you need to make sure your talent shines. We know apprentices are our future, so we invest in theirs. We recognise the vital part they play in our success, so you’ll be encouraged to bring your unique perspective and showcase your ideas right from the start.

Learn beyond limits with BAE Systems

Find out how you can build a brighter, better, more secure tomorrow as part of our apprenticeship programme.

BAE Systems is a great place to work if you want to make a difference and apply yourself. There’s so many trades and backgrounds we cater for, and such unique products. You’ll learn so much personally and professionally, no matter which part of the business you work in.
Thomas
Senior Quality Engineer in Barrow

Choose a role that’s right for you

Wherever your career interests lie – from project management, technology and engineering, to manufacturing, consulting and finance, or wider business disciplines – at BAE Systems, you have the chance to make a real impact, whichever team you join.

For school leavers, we have our Intermediate apprenticeships where you can become a technical expert in your chosen field, or Advanced apprenticeships where you can choose from a range of roles including technology, engineering and business. For those 18 years and older, we have our Higher apprenticeships which allow you to forge a career from day one, or our Degree apprenticeships where you can gain a degree whilst earning a salary. Both are available across a wide range of roles. We want to help change the world we live in for the better – and that starts with our workplace. We're committed to building a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable place to work. We actively promote a culture of respect so everyone can be free to be themselves. It empowers us to do our best work, it enables us to grow, and brings us together to find new and better ways to protect what really matters. Our apprentices will be part of a culture that’s committed to working to the highest ethical and environmental standards, in an inclusive work environment. Making a positive contribution to the countries and communities in which we operate. Join us – and embrace the opportunity for a brighter, better and more secure tomorrow.

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Perks and benefits

  • Bonus and reward scheme

  • Flexible working

  • Generous parental leave

  • Health cover

  • Learning and development

  • Pension

  • Remote working

  • Rewards and benefits

BAE Systems

Warwick House, Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6YU

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Company information

Headquarters:
Farnborough
Founded:
1977
Company size:
90,500
Industry:
Defence / Aerospace / Engineering / Technology

Contact details

Locations

  • Rochester

    Marconi Way, Rochester, ME1 2xx

  • Cumbria

    Barrow - in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AF

  • Glasgow

    South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow, G14 0XN

  • Portsmouth

    Broad Oak, The Airport, Portsmouth, PO3 5PQ

  • Kirmington

    Grimsby Road, Kirmington, DN39 6YH

  • Crewe

    Radway Green, Crewe, CW2 5PJ

  • Usk

    Glascoed, Usk, NP15 1XL

  • Washington

    1 Radial Park Road, Washington, NE37 1PA

  • Frimley

    Victory Point, Lyon Way, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7EX

  • Warton

    Warton Aerodrome, Warton, Preston, PR4 1AX

  • Christchurch

    Grange Road, Christchurch, BH23 4JE

  • Brough

    Saltgrounds Road, Brough, HU15 1EQ

  • Yeovil

    Lupin Way, Yeovil, BA22 8UZ

  • Cowes

    Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PF

Testimonials

  • Making an impact

    As an apprentice there's a perception, you're not going to have that much of an impact, but that’s not the case here. 6 weeks after joining, I was asked to lead on a technical demonstration for the client and senior stakeholders.
    Chanda
    DevOps Engineering Apprentice in Leeds

  • Supportive Environment

    I’ve developed not only as an engineer, but personally. My hard & soft skills have gone through the roof. I’m so much more confident, I’m delivering presentations in front of audiences I couldn’t have done a year ago. It’s such a supportive environment.
    Amelia
    Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice in Warton

  • Learning and Development

    I joined straight from school. I'd always been interested in learning about how things work and how they were put together, and I enjoyed STEM. It’s a great company to work for, and I’ve made lots of good friends!
    Abi
    Toolmaker in Samlesbury
If you have energy and take the opportunities that come your way, you’ll really love working here, and you’ll be taken on an amazing journey. Everyone around you has confidence in you and helps you develop into a well-rounded, highly skilled professional that’s capable of taking on any challenge
Alice
On-Boarding Team Manager in Preston

University partners

  • Blackpool and the Fylde College

    Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB

  • Burnley College

    Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN

  • University of Central Lancashire

    Preston, PR1 2HE

  • Cranfield University

    Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL

  • University of Cumbria

    Registered Office, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HH

  • East Riding College

    Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

  • Furness College

    Channelside, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2PJ

  • University of Hull

    Admissions Office, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

  • Manchester Metropolitan University

    All Saints Building, All Saints, Manchester, M15 6BH

  • University of Portsmouth

    University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP

Culture

We want to help change the world we live in for the better – and that starts with our workplace. We're committed to building a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable place to work. We actively promote a culture of respect so everyone can be free to be themselves. It empowers us to do our best work, it enables us to grow, and brings us together to find new and better ways to protect what really matters.

Values

At BAE Systems everything we do is steered by three core values: Trusted, Innovative and bold. We all have a part to play in fulfilling our purpose and our values guide us towards that. They reflect who we are and who we aspire to be. They bind and connect our diverse minds. They guide our decisions and influence our culture. Together each one of us is committed to living these values, every day.

Awards

  • Ranked as “Outstanding” provider by Ofsted

  • 9th in the Department of Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

    2022

  • 3rd in RateMyApprenticeships Top 100 Employers, Engineering/Manufacturing

    2021-2022

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