Senior Submarine Systems Engineer – Onsite Role

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Leave enhancements

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Principal Submarine Systems Engineer to safeguard the operational capability of the UK's most advanced submarines. Based at HMNB Clyde Faslane or Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will work on-site 3+ days a week, oversee platform systems, and provide technical leadership.

With Chartered Engineer status or close to it and a degree in engineering, you will engage with MOD stakeholders, manage technical risks, and contribute to long-term engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in submarine engineering.
• Strong awareness of system engineering within mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines.
• Practical experience conducting technical audits and navigating associated processes.
• Strong communication skills, with experience engaging a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience identifying, managing and prioritising technical risks and associated mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the Chief Engineer, providing technical oversight and guidance across Platform Systems.
• Hold full technical delegations and serve as a key interface with Design and Technical Authorities.
• Understand and uphold design intent from work package creation through execution, testing and acceptance.
• Work closely with internal project teams and external MOD stakeholders, contributing to long‑term engineering solutions.
• Participate in working groups to assess engineering change, address technical issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Submarine engineering

System engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Principal Submarine Systems Engineer to safeguard the operational capability of the UK's most advanced submarines. Based at HMNB Clyde Faslane or Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will work on-site 3+ days a week, oversee platform systems, and provide technical leadership.

With Chartered Engineer status or close to it and a degree in engineering, you will engage with MOD stakeholders, manage technical risks, and contribute to long-term engineering solutions.