Summer Internship – Operational Cyber Engineer
BAE Systems
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Chelmsford
Contract type: Intern

Job title: Summer Intern Digital Intelligence Operational Cyber Engineer
Location: Gloucester
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.
Salary: £26,300 (pro-rated, based on a 40 hour week)
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be working hands-on within Cyber and Vulnerability Research, working in the most deeply technical part of the Cyber Security domain, whether it’s researching new technologies or creating software that makes a difference in the real world
We work across a range of platforms including desktop, mobile and embedded systems and a range of languages including:
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.
The Digital Intelligence Team
A summer internship at BAE Systems offers the potential to gain real-world experience in cybersecurity and set you up for a career in digital defense
Qualification Requirements
As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's of Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a similar related subject.
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, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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.
Location: Gloucester
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.
Salary: £26,300 (pro-rated, based on a 40 hour week)
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be working hands-on within Cyber and Vulnerability Research, working in the most deeply technical part of the Cyber Security domain, whether it’s researching new technologies or creating software that makes a difference in the real world
We work across a range of platforms including desktop, mobile and embedded systems and a range of languages including:
- Microsoft – C, C#, C++, .NET
- Mobile – iOS (Swift, Objective-C), Android (Java, Kotlin, C++)
- Vulnerability Research & Reverse Engineering (IDA/Ghidra/Binary Ninja, Frida)
- Web – HTML, JavaScript, Web Sockets, Web Assembly, REST
- O/S – Linux, Windows, MacOS
- Wearables – Android, Apple, Other.
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.
The Digital Intelligence Team
A summer internship at BAE Systems offers the potential to gain real-world experience in cybersecurity and set you up for a career in digital defense
Qualification Requirements
As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's of Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a similar related subject.
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, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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.
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