OverviewJob Title: Senior Vehicle Trials EngineerLocation: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BGOnsite or Hybrid: HybridCompensation: From £46,000 negotiable depending on experience + BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF67004Shape the Future of Defence EngineeringAt Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.The roleAs a Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer, you will support our work on the Patria 6 6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following our agreement to be Patria's UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major defence programme, contributing to the delivery of a proven, NATO-backed platform for the British Army. You'll be at the forefront of innovation in defence engineering, leading the planning and execution of vehicle trials across diverse and challenging environments. Your work will directly contribute to the safety, performance, and reliability of cutting-edge systems, making a real impact on national security and global stability.Day-to-day you'll be:Developing detailed test plans, procedures, and instrumentation strategiesCoordinating with internal teams, external test facilities, and customer representativesCapturing and analysing test data to support engineering decisionsProducing clear and concise technical reports for verification and validationSupporting root cause analysis and corrective actions for test anomaliesThis role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.Essential experienceSignificant experience in vehicle testing or trials within defence, automotive, or aerospace sectorsStrong understanding of test planning, instrumentation, and data analysisProven ability to manage complex test campaignsSkilled in coordinating with multiple stakeholdersExperience in producing technical documentation and reportsQualificationsDegree in Mechanical, Automotive, Systems, or related Engineering disciplineAdditional qualifications in systems engineering or data analysis are advantageousSecurity clearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.What we offerMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually."Be Kind Day" enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charityExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.About usBabcock InternationalFor 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.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr