Overview

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be part of the Combat System Design Change Team, supporting the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You will produce technical drawings and models for electrical installations and upgrades to submarine combat systems. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your work will directly contribute to national defence and safety. You will grow your technical knowledge and develop professionally within a supportive, multi-disciplinary engineering organisation.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D drawings and models to support system integration.
• Participate in on-board surveys and validation exercises.
• Apply best practices in the development of design and safety documentation.
• Support the production and quality assurance of technical documentation.
• Work full-time (35 hours per week) with hybrid working arrangements.
• Be physically fit to go on board submarines to carry out tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in 2D and 3D CAD software and electrical engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Awareness of electrical installation practices and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of EMC, RFI/EMI, and safety culture.
• Experience in aerospace, nuclear or other highly regulated industries – desirable.
• ONC with appropriate apprenticeship or equivalent experience.

Security

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. This role is subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship, and residency. Details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days’ special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows buying additional leave or selling up to one week of annual leave (window opens February through March).
• Be Kind Day enables one paid leave day per year for volunteering.
• Development opportunities and a wellbeing-focused benefits package, including an employee assistance programme.

About the Employer

Babcock International – For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.