Electrical Engineering Summer Internship

Babcock International Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International Group is offering a 12-week internship in the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, based in the UK. You will gain exposure to maintenance of in-service submarines and provide technical engineering support to the Ministry of Defence, applying your university knowledge to real‑world scenarios.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop practical skills, and could be considered for our graduate programme.

Qualifications

• Must be studying towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Aerospace, Avionics, or Software.
• Security clearance requirements include BPSS and Security Check (SC); UK national residency may apply.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team on maintenance of in-service submarines.
• Support delivery of engineering solutions for the UK submarine fleet in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world defence engineering challenges and nuclear projects.

Education

Electrical Engineering; Control and Instrumentation; Robotics; Mechatronics; Control Systems; Aerospace; Avionics; Software (degree preferred accredited)

Job description

What you'll be doing

You'll be based within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, which focuses on maintaining in-service submarines and provides technical engineering support to the Ministry of Defence. Over the course of 12 weeks, you'll gain exposure to a range of engineering challenges, from defence engineering to complex nuclear projects.

You'll apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, contributing to meaningful projects and working alongside experienced professionals.

Expect to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support the delivery of engineering solutions that help ensure the safety and effectiveness of the UK's submarine fleet.

What you'll get out of it

Our internships are about more than work experience - they're an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock, form meaningful connections, and develop skills that will set you up for your future career. You'll work alongside supportive colleagues and gain guidance from experienced professionals every step of the way.

We value the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that interns bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this internship is as much about you assessing what's right for you as it is about us getting to know you. Perform well, and you could be considered for a position on our graduate programme - your journey with Babcock could just be getting started.

What you'll need

• You must be studying towards a degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Aerospace, Avionics, or Software. Our preference is that your degree is also accredited by the relevant institution.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search 'United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels'.
• Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

Application process and important information

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there's a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we'll assess the first one submitted. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.

We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.