Graduate Wireless Electronic Engineer / Software Developer

Salary: £36,000 - 36,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for curious, analytical, and technically minded graduates, particularly from Physics and mathematically intensive STEM backgrounds.
• We welcome candidates with degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering disciplines, Computer Science, or other STEM subjects with a strong mathematical and analytical focus.
• A Bachelors degree is required.
• We prefer candidates with familiarity with signal processing or Fourier transforms.
• We prefer candidates with around 1 year of experience in signal processing.
• We prefer candidates with around 1 year of experience in C++.
• You must have work authorisation in the United Kingdom.
• You must be able to undergo UK Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

• We will train you through a 12-week intensive programme before you join a project team.
• We will help you learn signal processing and algorithms.
• We will teach you computer architectures and embedded systems.
• We will develop your C++ programming skills for high-performance applications.
• We will introduce you to DevOps tools and workflows.
• We will show you how to apply physical modelling and mathematical reasoning to real engineering challenges.
• You will take part in onsite induction, networking, and introductory learning during Week 1.
• You will complete remote technical and consultative training, including structured learning and guided self-study during Weeks 2 to 6.
• You will train onsite in a live project environment in Guildford during Weeks 7 to 12.
• You will solve complex, open-ended technical problems.
• You will experiment with technology through coding projects, electronics, simulations, and similar work.
• You will take initiative and explore new concepts independently.
• You will learn advanced technical ideas quickly.
• You will work collaboratively and independently.
• You will maintain strong attention to detail and support precision engineering work.
• You will ask questions, suggest improvements, and build rapport across diverse disciplines.

Technologies

• DevOps
• Embedded
• Support
• Security
• C++

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We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, a leading provider of cyber, intelligence, and security solutions for the UK Government and our trusted partners. Our Wireless Products Team develops innovative, mission-critical technology that combines high-performance software, electronic engineering, signal processing, and embedded systems, with work spanning extreme environments from deep underwater communications to systems operating in the vacuum of space. You will join our Guildford-based team through NETbuilder, starting with a 12-week training programme delivered partly remote and partly onsite before moving into an onsite placement in Guildford. We offer a supportive culture, meaningful work, flexibility where possible, work-life balance, collaboration, mutual support, open communication, continuous professional development, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

last updated 30 week of 2026