Graduate Programme - Electronic and Communications Engineering

About the role

Babcock's Electronic and Communications Engineering Graduate Programme is a two-year programme built around a series of placements within its Mission Technologies business, which delivers strategic communications products and solutions from submarines to satellites. Graduates help develop secure communication systems for remote and challenging environments, such as integrating commercial platforms with specialist technologies for defence and humanitarian operations. Placements are available in Bristol, Plymouth, Ashchurch, Hawthorn and Oakhanger, with flexibility and consideration of relocation.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop secure communication systems for remote and challenging environments
• Integrate commercial platforms with specialist technologies to ensure reliable connectivity
• Contribute to key projects and gradually lead small initiatives
• Gain exposure to a broad mix of technologies and challenges

Required profile

• A BEng, MEng, BSc or MSc in Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering or Computer Science, achieved or on track
• Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
• Sole UK national, under national security legislation

What we offer

• Minimum starting salary of £35,000, depending on location, role and qualifications
• At least 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and discounts
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service and health checks
• Structured support, personalised training and mentorship, plus masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience and wellbeing
• Guidance and fee coverage for Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
• Permanent role after the programme, with a Role Framework showing career pathways

Applications close on 10 November 2026; the programme starts in September 2027. Applications are reviewed in order received and candidates should apply to only one programme.