Are you studying a T Level and looking for an industry placement? Try one of our T Level industry placements and experience what life at BAE Systems is really like. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning from the classroom, and develop technical skills in the workplace, while working on some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions.
You’ll have an opportunity to work alongside our apprentices and colleagues from across the business, who will provide valuable insights into their roles and career journeys. And, at the end of your placement, you could be offered a full-time position on one of our apprenticeship schemes.
Please note: applications for our T Level industry placements are now closed.
An insight into life at BAE Systems and our commitment to learning and development
An opportunity to build on your training, applying your knowledge to real projects
A supportive environment, with a designated team to guide you through your placement
The chance to connect with people across the business
Explore our opportunities
Applications for our 2023 T Level industry placements are now closed.
Overview
We offer industry placements for individuals studying a business and administration T Level. During your placement, you will have the opportunity to learn more about BAE Systems, and the business management and administration work we do. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning from the classroom, and develop technical skills in the workplace.
This 45-day placement will include time at our training facilities and our on-site workplaces, gaining experience by contributing to real projects.
The placement will run between October 2023 and February 2024, and specific dates will be communicated if your application is successful.
Following your placement, you could be offered a full-time position on one of our apprenticeship schemes, starting in autumn 2024.
We offer industry placements for individuals studying a digital T Level. 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 45-day placement will include time at our training facilities and our on-site workplaces, gaining experience by contributing to real projects.
The placement will run between October 2023 and February 2024, and specific dates will be communicated if your application is successful.
Following your placement, you could be offered a full-time position on one of our apprenticeship schemes, starting in autumn 2024.
We offer industry placements for individuals studying an engineering and manufacturing T Level. During your placement, you will have the opportunity to learn more about BAE Systems, and the engineering and manufacturing work we do. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning from the classroom, and develop technical skills in the workplace.
This 45-day placement will include time at our training facilities and our on-site engineering environments, gaining experience by contributing to real projects.
The placement will run between October 2023 and February 2024, and specific dates will be communicated if your application is successful.
Following your placement, you could be offered a full-time position on one of our engineering apprenticeship schemes, starting in autumn 2024.
You'll need to be curious, ready to be challenged, and committed to making the most of opportunities here.
In terms of qualifications, 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 2024.
We're an inclusive employer and we encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.
Please note: We are unable to reimburse travel and expenses for industry placements.
We're committed to recruiting in the most inclusive way possible so we can welcome the best people from all kinds of backgrounds to our team.
The process begins with an online application, and we'll then invite you to perform a virtual assessment which will include gamified challenges and video questions. Based on this, an interview may follow, and if you are successful, you’ll be offered an industry placement.
We want everyone to have the best chance of securing a place on our industry placements. Here are some tips to help you give it your best:
Have a good think about which opportunity or business area best matches your interests and skills.
Keep your application clear and concise – we want to be able to easily see your strengths and achievements.
Give full details of your studies, any work experience and relevant projects – we want to see how the placement is right for you.
Be sure to check your spelling and make sure you fill in all the sections of the application!
Got a question?
Not sure which programme is right for you? Want to know more about visa sponsorship or nationality restrictions? Or want to understand more about job roles here at BAE Systems? Have a question about your application?
If you want a chat with our team about anything else we're always here to help. Please contact the Apprentice Recruitment Team on 0208 068 2868 or email. Please note that we are able to discuss the application with the candidate only.