The Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) is the team of thousands of engineers and scientists working within the Ministry of Defence.
The UK needs modern battle winning forces to defend its interests and to contribute to strengthening international peace and security. Cutting edge engineering and science is a critical component in supporting this effort. The MOD is proud to offer graduates the opportunity to join what is probably the very best graduate development scheme for engineers and scientists in the UK: The Ministry of Defence, Defence Engineering and Science Graduate Scheme.
This prestigious graduate scheme is accredited by: IET, IMechE, RINA, IoP, RAeS and ICE and has been an industry leader for almost thirty years, launching hundreds of graduates into satisfying careers in engineering and science. It is because of the requirement to safeguard the UK and its interests that the DESG can offer a huge range and depth of development opportunities — making it a market leader.
Moreover, it is the quality of the training programme, the accelerated path to chartership, personal mentoring and huge investment in each graduate that sets this apart from competitors in the engineering and science field. The DESG Graduate Scheme is a carefully structured but flexible training programme; enabling each graduate to get the most from a series of training courses and work placements (including placements with industry).
Through this unique scheme each graduate is able to further their professional development — making it possible for them to gain tremendous engineering or science experience and to achieve Chartered status within just four years.