Undergraduate Technology Management

Length of placement: 12 months

Job title: Undergraduate Submarines Technology Management

Location: Barrow (Cumbria). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site up to 2-3 days per week.

Salary: £25,900

End date: 16th June 2028

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

Within the Technology Management function, you will support the development and maintenance of technology strategies and roadmaps across key technology areas. The role involves contributing to the delivery, performance monitoring, and reporting of research and development projects, while providing support and guidance to technical teams throughout project lifecycles. You will help coordinate financial and progress reporting, engage with internal and external stakeholders including universities, and monitor emerging technologies of interest to the business. In addition, you will support the development of technology roadmaps, promote new research opportunities, and contribute to activities that help shape future platform and build strategies.

Core Duties

• Support technology projects from mobilisation through to closure by reviewing technical proposals, initiating financial approvals, supporting project meetings, assisting with financial reporting, and capturing lessons learned.

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies through research, supplier engagement, conferences, exhibitions, and industry monitoring activities.

• Deliver technology investigation projects to assess new capabilities, opportunities, and their potential application within the business.

• Engage with stakeholders across the organisation to communicate technology insights, share findings, and promote innovation opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Technology and Product Strategy team to support the development and delivery of future technology and product roadmaps.

• Support communications and engagement activities that raise the profile of research, innovation, and technology development across the Submarines business and wider BAE Systems organisation.

The Submarine Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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 be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Computing / Networking or other STEM subject.

Start date: 21st June 2027

Length of contract: 12 months