Engineering Placement Year - Hands-On Tech & Flexible Work

Babcock International; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International invites engineering undergraduates for a placement year in Bristol, Ashchurch, Devonport or Plymouth. Start date June 2027, enrolment across technical departments including mechanical, electrical, systems and software engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience and potential guidance toward a graduate programme. The role emphasizes security screening requirements and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Studying an engineering degree and expected to graduate.
• Eligible for BPSS and Security Check clearance (SC).
• Able to achieve and maintain BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on with engineering and technology across departments.
• Join an engineering discipline team in Mechanical, Electrical Control & Instrumentation, Systems or Software Engineering.
• Assist in designing and manufacturing complex solutions such as WHLS and ATP.
• Support capabilities in military communications, space and satellite operations.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical Engineering

Control & Instrumentation

Systems Engineering

Integrated Product Support

Software Engineering

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/BSc)

Job description

Babcock International invites engineering undergraduates for a placement year in Bristol, Ashchurch, Devonport or Plymouth. Start date June 2027, enrolment across technical departments including mechanical, electrical, systems and software engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience and potential guidance toward a graduate programme. The role emphasizes security screening requirements and flexible working where possible.