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Working at BAE Systems

  • Founded
    November 1999
  • Company employees
    Around 110,000

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Join BAE Systems as a Graduate Data Researcher in Great Baddow on a permanent, full-time contract starting September 2027. Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement requiring 3-5 days on-site per week and a salary of £34,000 per annum plus a £2,000 welcome bonus. You will engage in cutting-edge data science research across defense, security, and commercial sectors.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2:1 in a bachelor's degree or a pass in a master's degree in mathematics, physics, or a related STEM subject.
  • Must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard and meet national security vetting requirements, including continuous UK residency where applicable.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Research and Analysis: Conduct novel research and prepare technical reports and proposals in partnership with leading universities.
  • Prototyping: Develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrators for defence and commercial sectors.
  • STEM Knowledge: Apply mathematical, physical, or STEM principles to support data science and AI research teams.
  • Technical Communication: Author technical documentation and proposals based on research findings.
  • Potential transition routes: People from junior data analyst or academic research roles may bring analytical and technical skills, alongside meeting degree and security vetting requirements.

Job description

Description

Job title: Graduate Digital Intelligence Data Researcher

Location: Great Baddow
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Who we are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description
You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of Data science research topics for customers across the defence, security and commercial sectors. The Data Applied Research group has a diverse range of teams working in reinforcement learning, NLP, knowledge graphs and graph based neural nets, AI for RF and EW, sonar and acoustics and you will have the opportunity to work with and be trained by these colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams.

Core duties

  • Novel Research in given topic areas.
  • Working in partnership with leading universities.
  • Develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrator.
  • Preparing technical reports and proposals.

The Digital Intelligence Team
Drive success and innovation at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you will develop skills to be an integral part in delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect and empower global security.

Why BAE Systems
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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 2:1 in your bachelor’s or pass in master’s degree in mathematics, physics or STEM subject relating to the field of work.

Start date: 6th September 2027 Length of contract: Permanent contract

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BAE Systems

Graduate Data Researcher

Great Baddow
Hybrid
£34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

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