UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRBAE Systems Plc can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 203 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is BAE Systems Plc a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — BAE Systems Plc is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in London, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Graduate Trainee (Global Business Mobility), Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility), Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- London
- Sponsors in London
- 36,682
- Live sponsored roles
- 203
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Engineering & manufacturing
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at BAE Systems Plc
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Product Owner – Systems EngineeringEaston | £48,184 | 20 October 2026 |
| Assistant Systems Design AuthorityLangley | £41,015 | 20 October 2026 |
| Assistant Systems Design AuthorityPortsmouth | £43,915 | 20 October 2026 |
| Systems EngineerLangley | £38,367 | 16 October 2026 |
| Senior Materials EngineerUK | £46,350 | 16 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 203 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at BAE Systems Plc
Based on the engineering & manufacturing sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2123 | Electrical engineers | £58,700 | £58,700 |
| 2126 | Aerospace engineers | £52,400 | £52,400 |
| 2124 | Electronics engineers | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 2127 | Engineering project managers and project engineers | £51,900 | £51,900 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at BAE Systems Plc
- Confirm BAE Systems Plc's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. BAE Systems Plc is listed as A rating for Graduate Trainee (Global Business Mobility), Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility), Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at BAE Systems Plc that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through BAE Systems Plc's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, BAE Systems Plc will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does BAE Systems Plc sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — BAE Systems Plc holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to London. The licence also covers: Graduate Trainee (Global Business Mobility), Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility), Government Authorised Exchange. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is BAE Systems Plc hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 203 live sponsored roles are listed for BAE Systems Plc as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary BAE Systems Plc must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
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Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.