BAE Systems Submarines Opens About 30 Graduate Roles in Barrow With £34,000 Pay

BAE Systems Submarines is offering about 30 graduate jobs across eight disciplines to UK nationals, with starting pay of £34,000 and a £2,000 welcome payment, EIN Presswire reported on October 18, 2026. The roles are based in Barrow and cover areas including engineering and human resources. BAE Systems builds submarines for the Royal Navy and allied navies.

The Barrow Graduate Programme in Detail

Applicants need at least a 2:2 Bachelor's degree in a subject linked to their chosen area. Phil Athersmith, BAE Systems Submarines Head of Early Careers and Skills, said: "As the home of UK submarine building, we are uniquely able to attract graduates from across the UK. Working across a range of roles from engineering to human resources, their skills help us continue to deliver on our commitments to the Royal Navy and our allies."

The programme begins with a two-week immersive induction, followed by development over 18-30 months. Graduates receive technical and personal learning supported by one-to-one coaching, career coaching, development modules and support from a buddy, mentor, coach and graduate development lead. The scheme is non-rotational, allowing graduates to choose where they specialise from day one. Learning resources include videos, books, guides and virtual study through Spark, the company's digital learning platform.

Starting pay is £34,000, with a £2,000 welcome payment, an optional 20 per cent salary advance and a flexible benefits package. Applications begin with a short online form, followed by an online assessment with interactive activities and an on-demand video interview. Successful candidates then attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or face-to-face. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, and nationality or place of birth may limit the roles available. Job listings include Structural Engineer, Test and Commissioning Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Human Factors Engineer and Systems Engineer.

Earlier BAE Systems Developments

On October 14, 2026, BAE Systems received a $230.1 million contract to produce 32 Amphibious Combat Vehicle chassis, the ACV-R variant, primarily in York County, with work continuing through 2029, Yahoo reported. On October 15, 2026, BAE Systems was awarded a contract from the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to design and demonstrate ultra-compact RF terminals for a space-based data layer, PR Newswire reported. On October 16, 2026, BAE Systems unveiled a high-power microwave weapon to counter drones, using 99% off-the-shelf parts, The Defense Post reported.

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Applications for the graduate programme begin with an online form and assessment, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. The company's website lists the roles.