1. Date/reference/classification
BAE Systems
Jemini Patel

2. 05/02/2008
Agenda
1. Introduction
2. BAE Systems
3. Submarine Solutions
4. The Graduate Framework
5. Continual Development
6. Extra-Curricular Activities
7. Royal Navy Leadership Course
8. Applying to Submarine Solutions
9. Final Comments

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Introduction
Jemini Patel
– Graduate from Kingston University London
– MEng in Aerospace Engineering & Astronautics
– Joined BAE Submarine Solutions in Sept 2007
– Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
– Project Management Graduate
– Previous/Current Placements
– Astute Class Programme
– Combat Systems

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– Global Company
– Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, US and UK
– Capabilities in defence and aerospace systems
– In the air, on land, and at sea
– Several business units in UK
– Military Air Solutions
– Surface Fleet Solutions
– Land Systems
– Integrated System Technologies
– Submarine Solutions
BAE Systems

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Submarine Solutions
– Key component of BAE systems for naval activities
– Shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
– Employs approximately 4,000 people
– Other sites including Farnborough, Weymouth, Filton etc
– Current Projects
– Vanguard Through-life Support
– Astute Class Programme
– Successor
– Future Aircraft Carrier CVF

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The Graduate Framework
– 2 Year programme
– Help integrate recent graduates into working life
– Aim to develop the future leaders of the business
– Flexible placement periods
– 3 module Corporate Development Programme
– Overhead budget
– Industrial and Summer placements
– Integral graduate community

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Continual Development
– Real responsibilities
– Further University courses
– Online learning
– Mentoring
– Chartership / Accredited (IMechE, IMarEST, RINA, IET,
IOP, IOM) graduate scheme

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Extra-curricular activities
– ‘Top of the Form’ Quiz for local schools
– Decorating/Gardening projects for charity
– Engineering Education Scheme
– Help teach Robotics at a local school
– Science Fair Day at local museum
– School Governors

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Royal Navy Leadership Course
– 10 day course at HMS Collingwood Naval Base
– Practical Leadership tasks
– Including a 3 day exercise in the Brecon Beacons

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Applying to Submarine Solutions
Martin Pulford
Engineering Training Manager
martin.pulford@baesystems.com
+44 (0) 1229 874690
For more information on BAE Systems Submarine Solutions

11. 05/02/2008
Final Comments