Electrical & Electronic Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

About the role

Babcock is recruiting an Electrical and Electronic Engineer Degree Apprentice based at Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe. Over a four-year programme you will earn a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Exeter while working on projects that support national security. The programme starts in September 2027 and the application closes on 8 December 2026.

You will choose between two routes: the Facilities Engineering Group, supporting the control systems and assets behind Devonport's critical infrastructure, or the Marine Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) and Mission Systems (MS) Group, working on electrical and control systems across ships, submarines and land-based facilities. Both routes cover the full engineering lifecycle, from design to implementation and in-service support.

Required profile

• One of the following: 3 A Levels at ABB or above including Maths, a T Level Distinction in an engineering-related subject, or a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM in an engineering-related subject; equivalent qualifications may be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance.
• Must be able to work on site at Devonport at least three days per week and live within reasonable commuting distance.
• Only a sole UK national may occupy the post under national security legislation.

What we offer

• Starting salary of £27,381 with annual increases throughout the programme.
• Fully funded qualification and personal development training.
• At least 28 days holiday including bank holidays, competitive pension scheme and employee share scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work and employee shopping savings portal.
• Automatic enrolment on the Apprentice Development Programme and STEM outreach and volunteering opportunities.