Electronic and Communications Engineering Graduate Programme

Programme title: Electronic and Communications Engineering Graduate Programme

Salary: Minimum 35000. Salary is dependent on location role and qualifications.

Location: Bristol Plymouth Ashchurch Hawthorn or Oakhanger

Application closing date: 16 October 2025

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID: 66864

What will you do on the programme

Electronic and Communications Engineering at Babcock is about much more than circuits and code its about designing and delivering the systems that protect nations and connect communities. Whether its supporting space-based operations through our SKYNET contract or advancing embedded technologies for defence your work will make a real-world impact.

As a graduate youll help develop secure communication systems for remote and challenging environments. This could involve integrating commercial platforms with specialist technologies to ensure reliable connectivity supporting everything from defence missions to humanitarian operations.

Youll join a supportive team of supportive team of curious forward-thinking engineers who thrive on solving complex meaningful challenges. With expert guidance and opportunities to grow youll be encouraged to contribute collaborate and help shape the future of secure communications.

How is the programme structured

This is a two-year programme built around a series of varied placements within our Mission Systems business. Each rotation is designed to give you fresh perspectives practical experience and insight into how different parts of the business work together.

Through your placements youll explore different areas of the organisation and gradually take on more responsibility from contributing to key projects to leading small initiatives. Youll gain exposure to a broad mix of technologies and challenges helping you build a diverse skill set and discover where your strengths and interests lie.

Every step of the way youll be supported to grow your technical expertise and confidence setting you up for a successful future with us.

How do we develop and support you

From day one youll receive structured support personalised training and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

Youll join our Graduate Development Programme featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication personal branding resilience and wellbeing.

To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees.

What rewards and benefits will you get

We want you to feel supported valued and excited about whats ahead. Thats why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of 35000 youll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme discounts
• Wellbeing support covering mental physical financial and social wellbeing with services like our Employee Assistance Programme digital GP service and health checks.

Youll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What do you need to apply

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronic Engineering Communications Engineering or Computer Science.
• Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - .

Where will you be based

Places on our Electronic and Communications Engineering programme for Autumn 2026 are available in our Mission Systems business.

Babcocks Mission Systems business is a world leader in delivering strategic communications products and solutions with our services found on platforms from submarines to satellites. At our sites in Bristol Plymouth Ashchurch Hawthorn or Oakhanger youll play a key role in developing and delivering advanced communications systems electronic warfare technologies and satellite operations that support national defence.

While youll join a specific business area and location placements at different sites across the UK are possible. Agile working is supported but youll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week. We encourage flexibility and openness to relocation throughout the programme and will consider your personal circumstances when arranging placements.

Ready to apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.