We’re searching UK universities to find the exceptional Engineering Undergraduate of the Year. Are you passionate about engineering? Do you thrive when coming up with innovative solutions to technical problems?
To enter you must:
PRIZES
Win a unique summer internship at BAE Systems! You'll experience firsthand what it's like to work in one of the world's leading engineering firms and gain valuable insights into BAE Systems' innovative projects and cutting-edge technologies, that are helping to shape the future of engineering.
WHAT IT TAKES
Our winner will demonstrate technical aptitude, sound problem-solving skills and the interpersonal traits required to effectively collaborate within a team environment.
We vaule diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and is a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background. Therefore, it’s important that the winner demonstrates:
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FROM OUR PARTNER
Who are BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
It’s a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and is a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background. We’re committed to nurturing talent and striving for excellence; empowering our people to drive innovation, make the right decisions and solve complex challenges.
With a huge range of opportunities, as an undergraduate or graduate, you’ll be given the responsibility to make a real impact, from day one. It’s a career you can be proud of, in a team that’s shaping a safer tomorrow.
Click here to find out more about our undergraduate and graduate programmes.
GOING ALL THE WAY
Register your details online.
Your details must be submitted and all online tests completed by 9am on Monday 26th January 2026
If you are successful in getting through to the next stage, you will hear from us by 18th February 2026.
After completing your application, it will be reviewed by BAE Systems.
The final shortlist of ten students will be invited to the awards ceremony on 24th April 2026 where the award winners will be announced.
