Hardware Engineering Graduate
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Salary
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£52,000
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2124 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,000, and Saab UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians) or SOC 2123 (Electrical engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2124 Electronics engineers Most likely code | £36,400 | £41,600 | £46,800 | £52,000 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
2123 Electrical engineers Also possible | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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.
What you will be part of
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.
Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
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 Hardware Graduate Engineer in this position, you will gain valuable experience across our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics business working on cutting edge sub-sea robotics 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 main Campus in Fareham.
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
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Saab UK, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Electronics engineers (SOC 2124) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~17k in sample- Middle half £41,080–63,180
- Median £48,672
- Going rate £52,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,400–46,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Saab UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2124 going rate of £52,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.