Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship
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Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship
Programme title: Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship
Location: Babcock Technology Centre Bristol
Application closing date: 16 October 2025
Start date: June 2026
Role ID: 66869
What youll be doing
As a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern youll spend 12 weeks working within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) Mechanical Team. This team focuses on maintaining in-service submarines and provides technical engineering support to the Ministry of Defence.
Youll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of engineering projects including system performance modelling and analysis maintenance optimisation engineering investigations future submarine support waterfront production and manufacture and researching new technologies. Youll run your own project and support other engineers gaining valuable experience and insight into real-world engineering challenges. The placement is tailored to your interests allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in practical settings.
Youll be exposed to exciting and impactful projects such as conducting research on novel technologies performing feasibility assessments producing engineering tools creating CAD models or carrying out thermal flow or stress analyses.
Youll develop technical knowledge of submarine systems apply engineering principles and processes and build your problem-solving skills. Youll also gain insight into how Babcock operates and how different roles contribute to maintaining the capability availability and safety of Royal Navy submarines.
What youll get out of it
Our internships are about more than work experience theyre an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock form meaningful connections and develop skills that will set you up for your future career. Youll work alongside supportive colleagues and gain guidance from experienced professionals every step of the way.
We value the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that interns bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this internship is as much about you assessing whats right for you as it is about us getting to know you. Perform well and you could be considered for a position on our graduate programme your journey with Babcock could just be getting started.
What youll need
- You must be an undergraduate studying a mechanical engineering degree.
- 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) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - .
Application process and closing dates
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
