Systems Engineering Graduate: Rotations, Impact & Growth

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing programme

STEM outreach

Job summary

Babcock invites applications for the Systems Engineering Graduate Programme in Plymouth, UK. You will rotate across a range of projects, applying systems thinking to submarine, naval ship, and nuclear infrastructure programmes.

The role covers design, integration, testing and lifecycle support within a structured graduate development plan. Expect a two-year rotational programme with mentorship, practical experience and professional registration support.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM discipline (Engineering, IT, Math, Physics, etc.).
• Eligibility to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance.
• UK national or eligible to work in the UK at start of programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept to decommissioning.
• Rotate through placements every 3–6 months across projects and teams.
• Collaborate with engineering design, software, mechanical, construction and electrical teams.
• Develop stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation and interface management skills.

Skills

STEM degree

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc in STEM

Job description

Babcock invites applications for the Systems Engineering Graduate Programme in Plymouth, UK. You will rotate across a range of projects, applying systems thinking to submarine, naval ship, and nuclear infrastructure programmes.

The role covers design, integration, testing and lifecycle support within a structured graduate development plan. Expect a two-year rotational programme with mentorship, practical experience and professional registration support.