Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Rosyth, Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock invites engineering undergraduates to participate in a 10-12 week Summer Internship at Rosyth, UK. You'll gain hands-on exposure to marine and naval engineering through real projects, with teams, designers, and managers guiding your progression.

Responsibilities include learning complex systems, conducting analyses, and supporting shipbuilding and maintenance activities across defence programmes, while developing professional behaviours and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a STEM degree in a relevant subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Interest in defence programmes and naval engineering.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on internship in a defence-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of marine engineering, electrical and mechanical systems, naval architecture, systems design, health and safety, and project management.
• Develop skills in problem-solving, technical analysis, testing and validation, communication, engineering tools and software, collaboration, and technical documentation.
• Develop professional behaviours including professionalism, adaptability, resilience, safety awareness, attention to detail and continuous learning.
• Support shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing and engineering activities, with opportunities to contribute to programmes such as Type 31 Frigate Programme, Missile Tubes Assembly Programme and UK Submarine Dismantling Programme and Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier maintenance activities.

Skills

STEM education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Systems Engineering

Education

Pursuing STEM degree

Job description

Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Role ID: 74779

What you’ll be doing

During this 10-12-week Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship, you'll work on exciting defence programmes and cutting-edge technologies. Working alongside experienced teams, you'll learn how complex engineering projects are delivered, from design and manufacture to maintenance and support.

You'll support shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing and engineering activities, with opportunities to contribute to programmes such as the Type 31 Frigate programme, Type 31 Frigate Programme, Missile Tubes Assembly Programme and the UK Submarine Dismantling Programme and Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier maintenance activities.

Throughout the programme, you’ll:

• Build your knowledge of marine engineering, electrical and mechanical systems, naval architecture, systems design, health and safety, and project management.
• Develop skills in problem-solving, technical analysis, testing and validation, communication, engineering tools and software, collaboration, and technical documentation.
• Develop the behaviours needed to become a professional engineer, including professionalism, adaptability, resilience, safety awareness, attention to detail and continuous learning.

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 apart in 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

• To be studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) based degree in a relevant subject, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• 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) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search 'United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels'.

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