BAE Systems – Degree Apprentice Nuclear Engineering
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Job title: Degree Nuclear Engineer Apprentice
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria)
Salary: £23,493 per annum, with annual progression through the scheme duration.
What You’ll Be Doing
* The Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship is a truly cross‑functional scheme working across multiple and varied nuclear areas at Barrow.
* We offer a mix of office, production and submarines‑based placements, which support all the nuclear build programmes.
* In the first three years of the nuclear scheme, you will rotate placements around the Primary Build Organisation, Test & Commissioning and Nuclear Safety and Regulation supporting the Astute, Dreadnought and SSN‑Aukus contracts.
* These diverse placements enable you to develop mechanical, engineering and project management knowledge, skills and behaviours.
* Throughout your apprenticeship you will also be studying part‑time towards completion of a fully funded Level 6 Nuclear Engineer & Scientist degree.
* By the end of the scheme, you will be working as a fully qualified Nuclear Engineer.
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.
Team Information
The Nuclear Team is responsible for the safe design, construction, test and delivery of the reactors that ultimately power the Navy’s nuclear submarines. The Submarines Team designs, builds, tests and commissions world‑class submarines for the UK Royal Navy.
Export Control / Security
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.
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.
Qualification Requirements
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4/A*‑C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject AND 1 of the following:
* 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject.
* OR an equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points).
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