Graduate Systems Engineer

About the role

Babcock's Systems Engineering Graduate Programme is a two-year programme starting in September 2027, based in the Marine/Nuclear sector at Devonport, Plymouth, the largest naval base in Western Europe. It supports projects such as submarine design and integration, naval ship refurbishment, nuclear submarine refit infrastructure, satellite communications and next-generation nuclear power plants. The programme rotates through placements every three to six months, with some taking place at different sites across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Support work across the engineering lifecycle, from concept design to production, commissioning, in-service support and decommissioning
• Define requirements, manage interfaces and support integration across multidisciplinary teams
• Help stakeholders understand system needs, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure systems meet requirements
• Collaborate with engineers in design, software, mechanical, construction and electrical disciplines, as well as project management, quality assurance and supply chain
• Progress to greater responsibility, such as leading small teams and overseeing projects

Required profile

• A BEng, MEng, BSc or MSc in a STEM discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, Cybernetics)
• Ability to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance; the post may only be occupied by a 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 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, and a Role Framework showing career pathways