Job Description
| Description |
Job Title: T Level Placement Digital Location: Brough Salary: Please note, this placement is a learning opportunity and is unpaid. What you’ll be doing: During your Placement you will have the opportunity to learn more about BAE Systems, and the digital support services work we do. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning from the classroom, and develop technical skills in the work place. This 30 – 45 day placement will include time at our training facilities and our on-site workplaces, gaining experience by contributing to real projects. You’ll have an opportunity to work with our apprentices and employees, who will provide valuable insights into their roles and career journey. The placement will run between October 2026 and February 2027 and specific dates and times will be communicated if your application is successful. Your skills and experience: To apply, you must have or be on track to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English, and Science/Technical Subject by August 2027. You must also be completing a T Level in Digital, and in your second year of study by the time the placements start in October 2026. (Please note we will accept all Digital pathways (Digital Business Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, and Digital Support Services) for this opportunity. Please ensure you add the details of your current T Level course on your application form. Benefits: Following the Industrial Placement, you could be offered a full-time position on one of our apprenticeship schemes, starting in autumn 2027 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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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, we will endeavour to make appropriate adjustments to the assessment process where we can. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31st March 2026 We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for each placement. Therefore, we’d encourage you to apply as early as possible. For queries regarding the T level programme please email earlycareers@baesystems.com For issues with your T level application or login issues please email GART@baesystems.com |
| Qualification requirements |
You must be completing a T Level in Digital, and in your second year of study by the time the placements start from October 2026. Please note we will accept all Digital pathways (Digital Business Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, and Digital Support Services) for this opportunity. You must also have (or be on track to achieve) 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English, and Science/Technical Subject by August 2027. |
| Start date: | October 2026 |
We protect what matters.
We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.
To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.
We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
- Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
- Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
- Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.