Senior Electrical Test Engineer

Babcock International; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Helensburgh seeks a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to lead the commissioning and testing of electrical systems on Royal Navy submarines. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical fault-finding skills and an Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC. This full-time role includes generous benefits and a 35% shift allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Reservists in armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• In-depth understanding of commissioning processes.
• Proficient in IT systems including spreadsheets, databases and MS Office.
• Proven ability to manage workload under pressure.
• Working knowledge of marine electrical systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and motivating a team of Test Engineers.
• Supervising commissioning, testing and calibration of submarine electrical systems.
• Liaising with planning teams to ensure effective scheduling and resourcing.
• Supporting the creation and approval of test documentation and technical reports.
• Applying safety, quality and environmental policies across all commissioning activities.

Skills

Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

In-depth understanding of commissioning processes

Proficient in IT systems including spreadsheets, databases and MS Office

Proven ability to manage workload under pressure

Working knowledge of marine electrical systems and equipment

Education

Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: Up to £59,500 + Benefits + 35% Shift Allowance

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67987

Powering the Future of Naval Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Electrical Test Engineer at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

The role

As a Senior Electrical Test Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of commissioning and testing electrical systems on Royal Navy submarines. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety, reliability, and mission-readiness of the UK’s naval fleet. You’ll lead a team of Test Engineers, ensuring that every system meets exacting standards while mentoring others and driving continuous improvement.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Leading, mentoring and motivating a team of Test Engineers
• Supervising commissioning, testing and calibration of submarine electrical systems
• Liaising with planning teams to ensure effective scheduling and resourcing
• Supporting the creation and approval of test documentation and technical reports
• Applying safety, quality and environmental policies across all commissioning activities

This role is full time, 36 hours per week and is based on site at HMNB Clyde, Faslane. Shift patterns apply and may vary depending on operational requirements. A shift allowance of 35% is included for roles working these patterns.

Essential experience

• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• In-depth understanding of commissioning processes
• Proficient in IT systems including spreadsheets, databases and MS Office
• Proven ability to manage workload under pressure
• Working knowledge of marine electrical systems and equipment

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC (or equivalent demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering discipline)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at GOV.UK.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

For more information see GOV.UK

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

About Babcock

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. 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.

Closing date: 10/10/2025

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