Apply

Here you'll find everything you need to apply for a role with us. Rollover the headings below to fill out an application form, discover tips or find out what we'll look for when we speak.

1. HOW TO APPLY

Applying for specific roles

Once you've found a vacancy that interests you, you can apply by filling out an online application form.
We will invite you to take part in a phone interview on the strength of the information you provide in your application form, so please ensure all your details are accurate.
Tips on filling out your application:
Read the job requirements carefully.
Relate your skills and experience to those requirements.
Indicate how you feel you meet them by creating a new section in your CV.
Make sure you check your CV carefully for spelling mistakes before attaching and sending it. And please keep a copy so that you can refer to it if you are asked to take part in the next stage - a phone interview.
Already a BAE Systems employee? Please refer to the Internal Vacancy Brief, where all internal vacancies are advertised.

Speculative applications

If you can't find a suitable opportunity, please submit your CV and we will try to match to any future opportunities that arise. Alternatively, register to receive job alerts via email.

Job alerts

Registering for job alerts via email is quick and easy. This means we'll notify you when jobs that meet your criteria become available. Sign up for job alerts here.

2. What happens once you've sent your application form?

We'll send you an email confirming receipt of your application, just so you know it's arrived. Our recruitment team and the business manager responsible for the vacancy will then consider your application and decide whether to invite you to take part in a phone interview.

3. Phone Interviews

If your application is successful, we'll invite you to take part in a phone interview.

Here, we'll cover in greater detail the information you've supplied.

In particular, we'll be interested in finding out more about your past work experience, how well it fits the role requirements and how good a match you are for BAE Systems.

We'll also take this opportunity to find out more about your skills and confirm your qualifications.

If your phone interview is successful, we will invite you to take part in the next stage of our recruitment process: face to face assessment.

Before your phone interview:

Make sure you are free and have access to a quiet room at the agreed time of your interview.
Have a pen and paper handy to jot down any notes you might want to take.
Have a copy of your application and CV to hand.
Learn more about what we're looking for in competency-based assessments.

During the call:

Try to relax and answer the questions as fully as possible. However, try not to give unnecessary detail.
Speak clearly and slowly - it will be more difficult to communicate over the telephone as you cannot give or receive any non-verbal signals.
Smile and be happy as you talk - this will come across in the tone of your voice.
Listen carefully to the questions and, if you don't understand, ask for clarification.
If you want time to consider your answer before you speak, ask.

4. Face to face assessment

If your application and phone interviews are successful, and you are shortlisted for a role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you invite you to take part in the next stage in your recruitment process, which is face to face assessment.

This can take the form of either an interview or a day in our assessment centre. Whatever form your assessment takes, it's an opportunity for you to tell us about your achievements, skills and competencies.

Find out more about what we're looking for in our competency-based assessments.

5. Psychometric testing

We may use psychometric testing to help us assess your suitability for the role. It helps us to understand more about your verbal and numerical reasoning, or even your preference for different work situations. For more information on different types of assessment, click here .

Contact us

If you have any questions, or need help completing your application, please call 0870 414 9034.
The BAE Systems Recruitment Centre, The Origin, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1US