Graduate Test Systems Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by BAE Systems
£34,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Kent, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Graduate Electronic Systems Test Systems Engineer role at BAE Systems in Rochester involves software development using Labview and TestStand, alongside supporting hardware deployment solutions and integration testing. The position requires attendance on-site four days a week and offers a competitive salary with additional benefits. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be prepared for security vetting processes. This role is part of a team that has been delivering advanced electronic technologies for over 70 years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software development using Labview and TestStand toolsets.
- Support hardware deployment solutions.
- Conduct detailed integration testing to validate Test Systems.
- Test Prime Hardware throughout development and production.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, IT Development, Electrical Hardware Engineering, Aeronautical or Systems Engineering.
- Experience with Labview and TestStand.
- Ability to support hardware deployment and integration testing.
Salary (Rate): £34,000 yearly
City: Rochester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: IT
Description Job Title: Graduate Electronic Systems Test Systems Engineer
Location: Rochester (Kent)
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4 days per week.
Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus
What You’ll Be Doing
Working will include SW development using Labview and TestStand toolsets, but also bespoke internal test development tools. Supporting aspects of the Hardware deployment solution. Supporting detailed integration to prove the Test Systems, allowing test of Prime Hardware, throughout development and production. The breadth of activities above gives an indication of the wide array of activities carried out by the department.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Electronic Systems Team
Delivering world leading controls and display solutions for more than 70 years, the workforce is at the forefront of exciting electronic technologies, including the Striker II Helmet, active control sticks and flight control computers.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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.
Qualification Requirements
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, IT Development, Electrical Hardware Engineering, Aeronautical or Systems Engineering.
Start date (dd Month Year) 7th September 2026
Length of contract Permanent contract