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Brijesh PatelLewis Bagshaw

Introduction to BAE Systems


Agenda

• Introduction – Brijesh and Lewis• What we do at BAE Systems• Our graduate and undergraduate programmes • How to apply• How to get in touch


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Brijesh Patel

• University of Manchester

• Physics Master’s

• Great Baddow (just outside of London)

• Worked on Track and Trace

Lewis Bagshaw

• University of Nottingham

• Chemical Engineering Master’s

• Barrow (North-West)

• Worked on reactor test and commissioning

About us


Who we are

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions.

We employ a skilled workforce of 87,800 people1 in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.

We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

1 Including share of equity accounted investments.

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Facts and figures

• Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator

• Established positions in air, maritime and land domains

• Growing position in cyber security

• Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia

• More than 87,800 employees in over 40 countries

• Customers in around 80 countries

• 2019 sales of £20.1bn

• £90m+ invested annually in education and skills (2018))

• £11bn+ spend with around 22,000 directly contracted suppliers globally

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Our Group Strategic Framework

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Our principal markets -Employees by location

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US

31,700

Other

11,500Australia

4,300

UK

33,800

Employees

87,800

Saudi Arabia

6,500

Air 52% Maritime 25% Land 18% Cyber 5%

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Our graduate programmes

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• Graduate Programme –

• Business and engineering opportunities

• Minimum 18 months non-rotational graduate programme

• Business immersion, and technical and personal effectiveness development

• Finance Leader Development Programme (FLDP) -Five-year programme

• Opportunity to obtain CIMA qualification in first 3 years

• Expected to finish scheme at executive level

baesystems.com/graduates

http://www.baesystems.com/graduates


Our graduate programmes

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• Industrial Placements -

• Business, engineering and finance opportunities

• 12 month placements

• Offer to join BAE Systems as a graduate and further your career (subject to performance and role availability)

• Summer Internships –

• Business, engineering and finance opportunities

• 12 week summer internship

• Gain valuable industry experience

baesystems.com/graduates

http://www.baesystems.com/graduates


Graduate Opportunities

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FLDP applications open in September and will close once the

roles are filled

Finance Leader Development Programme – 5 Years2:1 minimum degree classification in any subject New UCAS Tariff – 120 Points

Graduate Programme –Minimum 18 months2:2 minimum degree classification in any subject

Graduate roles are open all year round with multiple intakes in September, January and June


Undergraduate Programmes

Industrial Placement – 12 months

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Undergraduate vacancies open 01 September, and typically start around mid June

Summer Internship - 12 weeks

2:2 minimum degree classification in any subject Finance – 2:1 minimum degreeNew UCAS Tariff – 120 Points

2:2 minimum degree classification in any subject Finance – 2:1 minimum degreeNew UCAS Tariff – 120 Points


Current Opportunities

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Visit and apply: baesystems.com/graduates

• Human Factors• Procurement • Systems Engineering• Software Engineering• Electrical And Electronic Engineering• Operations, Manufacturing And Production• Naval Architecture• Product Security• Product Safety

Across 22 UK sites including: BARROW, FRIMLEY, WEYMOUTH, ROCHESTER, GLASCOED, PORTSMOUTH,YEOVIL, CHRISTCHURCH, SCOTSTOUN, NEW MALDENFILTON, BROAD OAK, COWES, DORCHESTER


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1. The application form is quick and easy to complete; personal details, education history, work experience, skills (we do not accept CVs)

2. A number of numerical, verbal and situational strength tests

3. If the candidate is successful they will be requested to do a video interview

4. Selected candidates will then have a face to face technical interview

Due to current circumstances interviews are running virtually through video/telephone.

Recruitment Process: Strength-based assessment. Although we are unable to disclose the strengths we are looking for, we would encourage students to research strength-based assessment, and know that we also take into account their passion for the role they have applied for.

Recruitment Process


How to get in touch with us

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Please contact us via the Customer Support Team on 01772 677277

Customer Support [email protected]

Social MediaFacebook - www.facebook.com/BAESGraduatesTwitter – @BAESystemsplc

Online Graduate Brochure via www.baesystems.com/graduates

mailto:[email protected]://www.facebook.com/BAESGraduateshttps://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/graduates/graduate-opportunities/graduate-brochure/?page=1


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