At BAE Systems, we’re recruiting talented people for critical defence and technology roles across multiple UK locations. We have exciting opportunities in naval shipbuilding, advanced aerospace programmes, submarine engineering, electronic systems, support services and more - backed by meaningful work that protects what matters most.

Explore the latest opportunities today:

Ships engineering – Scotstoun, Broadoak & Glasgow

Join our ships teams in Scotstoun, Broadoak and Glasgow, delivering world-class naval platforms and support services. From engineering and project delivery to manufacturing and specialist technical roles, these sites are at the heart of UK maritime capability.

👉 Explore shipbuilding roles in Scotstoun, Broadoak & Glasgow

Air and aerospace – Reading & Warton

Our air systems and aerospace programmes based in Reading and Warton span design, integration and test of advanced aircraft and aviation systems. Opportunities range from avionics and systems engineering to project leads and technical specialists.

👉 Browse air roles in Reading & Warton

Submarines – Barrow & Coventry

Be part of pioneering submarine engineering and support in Barrow-in-Furness and Coventry, working on the next generation of undersea platforms and related technical programmes.

👉 View submarine careers in Barrow and Coventry

Electronic Systems – Rochester

Grow your career in electronic systems design, integration and test at Rochester, a hub for cutting-edge technology roles across hardware and software disciplines.

👉 Discover electronic systems jobs in Rochester

Shared Services – Barrow, Preston & Frimley

We also recruit for a wide range of shared services roles in Barrow, Preston and Frimley, including business operations, HR, finance, supply chain and corporate functions that enable our technical teams to excel.

👉 Explore shared services roles in Barrow, Preston and Frimley

Maritime – Cowes & Portsmouth

From naval combat systems to maritime support delivery, Cowes and Portsmouth host roles spanning engineering, project delivery and operations that help sustain and advance UK maritime capability.

👉 Browse maritime opportunities in Cowes and Portsmouth

Land Systems – Glascoed

Our land systems and munitions teams in Glascoed offer roles in engineering, production and technical support, contributing to critical defence capabilities.

👉 Search roles in our land sector in Glascoed

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We're all doing vital work here that impacts the world. But we want to make sure you can balance life at work and life at home. As well as generous annual leave, we offer 52 weeks' maternity leave, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks, as well as a competitive range of family leave benefits like paternity, adoption, parental and dependents leave.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. We offer different types of hybrid working arrangements depending on your role and your location. You'll be trusted and empowered to determine a working pattern that works for you, your team, and our customers.

And as a global business you'll benefit from the opportunities that brings. Many of our roles offer the chance to move to different locations in the UK and around the world. So as we evolve, you can too.