Graduate Systems Engineer
Babcock International Group – Marine and Technology Division are looking for driven and enthusiastic Graduate System Engineers to join our well established and accredited Graduate Training Scheme in Devonport, Plymouth.
The initial first 2 years of the development scheme will be divided into a number of placements each designed to give you a broad experience of the company and exposure to the different projects undertaken across the site. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges ranging from large scale submarine or warship refits to fast paced commercial projects.
As a Graduate Systems Engineer you will need to have the aptitude and desire to develop a career in systems engineering. This will include attaining skills and experience based around INCOSE principles and implementation of ISO 15288 systems engineering approaches.
You will need to support and manage:
• Development of capability across the entire systems engineering life cycle
• Architectural design, including modelling and evaluation
• Requirements definition and analysis
• Integration, verification, validation and acceptance management
• Systems Engineering Management
• Transition to operation, maintenance and disposal.
The programme is designed to enable both you and Babcock to understand where your strengths lie prior to you undertaking a role of responsibility at the end of your initial 2 year training period. There also maybe opportunities during the initial 2 years to work closely with local schools and to be actively involved with STEM and engineering initiatives.
At the end of the initial development period you will commence your first role of responsibility and will be supported in your progress to achieve Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status. The size and diversity of our organisation provide a wealth of opportunities across the business, and there will be the potential to further develop your career into a more senior role.
You will be supported throughout the training programme by key people from within the business, and also by an assigned mentor who will ensure that you gain the appropriate skills and experience to achieve professional status. Together with providing personal development through the training scheme, Babcock will also award you pay progression through your formative career.
As a welcome to the company we award a £1000 graduate joining bonus and also offer you the opportunity to take up a £4000 interest free loan when you first start.
Qualifications & Requirements
For this role Babcock is looking for exceptional graduates with at least a 2:2 BEng (Hons) Degree or 2:2 MEng (Hons) Degree in the following disciplines:
• Systems Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Mechatronics
This Training Scheme is accredited by the IMechE, IET, RINA, and IChemE, therefore your degree must be accredited to the relevant institution.
Security
Successful applicants will need to satisfy Ministry of Defence security requirements.
Description of Location
Devonport Dockyard is located in the vibrant city of Plymouth, Devon. Plymouth is a city with a long and proud military history and more than its fair share of heritage.
There is something for everyone here; from a superb coastline if you are a water sports enthusiast or Dartmoor National Park if you enjoy hiking and climbing, or simply enjoy the fantastic scenery. For a great night out we have the historic Barbican area with its wide variety of bars, clubs and restaurants.
Company Information
Babcock Marine and Technology is a strategic UK provider of engineering and support services to the Royal Navy. It also operates in specialised commercial markets.
Its main business activities are centred on four key operational sites:
• Devonport Royal Dockyard and the co-located Devonport Naval Base site in Plymouth, England
• Rosyth Business Park in Fife, Scotland
• HM Naval Base Clyde in Dunbartonshire, Scotland
• Babcock Integrated Technology in Bristol, England
Application Information
Applicants will be required to undertake on-line assessments and if successful after this will be required to attend an assessment centre in Plymouth.
