Naval Engineering Summer Internship: Ship & Defence Systems

weServed; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock in Rosyth, Scotland invites applications for an Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship running 10–12 weeks starting June 2027. You’ll work on defence programmes, learning how design, manufacture, maintenance and support are delivered across marine engineering projects.

You’ll gain experience in shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing and systems engineering, building knowledge of marine systems, health and safety, and project management.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)
• Security clearance: BPSS baseline required for eligibility
• Position involves defence programmes and security considerations

Responsibilities

• Work on defence programmes and cutting-edge technologies
• Support shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing and engineering activities
• Learn how complex projects are delivered from design to support
• Develop problem-solving, technical analysis, testing and documentation skills
• Build professionalism, adaptability, and safety awareness while learning

Skills

Problem solving

Technical analysis

Testing and validation

Communication

Engineering tools

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

STEM degree (relevant)

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Babcock in Rosyth, Scotland invites applications for an Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship running 10–12 weeks starting June 2027. You’ll work on defence programmes, learning how design, manufacture, maintenance and support are delivered across marine engineering projects.

You’ll gain experience in shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing and systems engineering, building knowledge of marine systems, health and safety, and project management.