BAE Systems is a global company offering international careers. We aim to select the right people from whatever culture and background, who will work together to achieve amazing results offering innovation, projects, world class, world leader, and work/life balance.
We have sites across the UK; click here for site locations
BAE Systems offers a wealth of opportunity and career balance, see our career profiles to meet some of our current employees and read their experiences.
If you are interested in a career outside the UK, please view the BAE Systems corporate website at http://www.baesystems.com and select the country you are interested in.
If I already work for BAE Systems, can I apply for other roles?
All vacancies advertised on the website will be also be advertised on the Internal Vacancy brief. If you are already a BAE employee, you should apply using the internal process. If you are and need to discuss any aspect of this you should contact your line manager or the BAE Systems Customer Support Team on 01772 677277.
The vacancy closing date has passed, can I still apply?
Unfortunately no, we can only accept applications up to the published closing date on the vacancy advertisement. To get an early notification of vacancies, why not set up job alerts and receive jobs that meet your criteria as they are advertised, click here to do this.
Security Clearance
Why is security clearance needed if I am offered a position?
BAE Systems makes a vital contribution to the products and services used by the UK armed services and as such people working on many of our programmes are required by our customer to be personally cleared to national security standards.
The level of security clearance needed varies according to the area of the business where people work. In general, a 'Basic Check' clearance is all that is necessary, and this requires recent employment and character references, verification of identity and completion of a Criminal Convictions Declaration.
Forms will be sent to you prior to interview and the process is normally completed shortly thereafter. People with clearances from previous employment may be able to carry their clearance across, provided they left that employment within the last 12 months.
Where higher levels of security clearance are needed from the outset then this can, on occasion, delay your start with the company by a few months however, we try to minimise this by starting people on Basic Check clearance wherever possible.
Our recruitment team will guide you through the Security Clearance process every step of the way. If you have a queries, please contact BAE Systems Customer Support.
Starting work with BAE Systems
What will the Induction process be like?
Your first few days, weeks and months in a new role are particularly critical. Your induction will be a two way process, it will aim to help you understand the organisation, it objectives, your role and our expectations. It is also an opportunity for you to meet your colleagues, start to build a network of contacts and friends and to help you to settle in as quickly as possible and become fully operational.
Other questions
Do BAE Systems operate an ‘introduce a friend’ policy?
Some business units within BAE Systems operate a scheme called the ‘Bounty Scheme’. The scheme has been implemented as an incentive for current employees to submit CV details for people they know to be considered for vacancies within BAE Systems.
Do you offer work experience/summer placements?
Yes, BAE Systems offers work placements and summer placements. To find out more please visit the website http://baesystemseducationprogramme.com/workexperience/student/
To apply for summer placements please contact the site you are interested in directly, all contact details can be found on the BAE Systems website.
Temporary or contract work enquiries
To enquire about temporary or contract work, please contact BAE Systems Customer Support team.
Customer Support/Services Team
T: +44(0)1772 677277
E: baesystemsrecruitmentext1@hr.xchanging.com
Security Team
T: +44(0)1772 677277
E: baesystemshr@hr.xchanging.com
