Summer Internship - Operational Cyber Engineer

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Operational Cyber Engineer - Summer Internship
Start Date: June 2025
Base location: Gloucester 

Role Profile

Our customers and the things they want to do are pretty unique. We work across a range of platforms including desktop, mobile and embedded systems and a range of languages including Python, C#, Java and C++.

This is an exciting role for people who love computers and technology, 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, you’ll always be working at the cutting edge of what’s possible. Working in the Cyber and Vulnerability Research area is a hands-on job, so we want people who genuinely enjoy a challenge and getting stuck in to making software or taking systems apart to see how they work. 

Desired Technical Ability

Aptitude in one or more of the following:

• 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.

Entry Requirements

• You will need to be studying towards a 2:2 or above, preferably in a Software or Cyber releated subject

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 5.5 days holiday throughout your placement.
• You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.
• You can expect a £25,000 annual salary (pro rata).

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital …