Software Engineering Graduate

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and…

Contract type Contract
Posted 12 October 2026

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Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Graduate Programme:

By joining the Saab UK's Graduate Engineering programme in September 2027, you'll have the opportunity to have hands on practical experience with our unique products, while being supported by your managers, mentors and peers.

As a Software Graduate Engineer in this position, you will gain valuable experience across our Sensor Systems Radar business working on cutting edge 3D Radar technology.

This is a structured 2-year programme designed to provide a range of experience and understanding across our core engineering disciplines. You will complete four 6-month rotations at our Farnborough office.

Graduates will rotate as a cohort and finish with a final placement and there will be discussions for conversion to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Across the programme you will:

Build real experience on real systems, gain industry recognised skills while rotating through our core Engineering disciplines.
Develop strong professional networks through your managers, graduate mentors and others across the business.
Be involved in continuous learning activities in both technical and soft skill environments.

Qualifications and Skills:

A bachelor's (or higher) degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum grade of 2:2.
MS Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

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