Key Takeaways
- Undertake a two-year rotational graduate programme in Electrical Engineering, working on impactful projects like submarine design and nuclear power plants.
- Earn a minimum starting salary of £35,000 per year, with opportunities for professional registration (Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status).
- Based at HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland, with potential for placements across the UK.
- Applications close on 10 November 2026, with the programme starting in September 2027.
About the Role
Join our Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme and play your part in delivering some of the UK’s most impactful engineering projects. You’ll support work across various stages of the engineering lifecycle – from technology innovation and concept design to production, commissioning, in-service support, and decommissioning.
Potential projects include designing cutting-edge submarines, converting military vehicles, refurbishing ships, or advancing next-generation nuclear power plants. You might also help build safer, more efficient rail networks.
Programme Structure
Over two years, you’ll rotate through placements every three to six months, exploring a variety of projects and teams. These rotations offer opportunities to broaden your experience and may take you to different locations.
You’ll build a strong foundation in electrical, control and instrumentation engineering, gradually taking on greater responsibilities, such as leading small teams and overseeing projects. You can align your placements with your interests and career goals.
Development and Support
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
We offer full guidance and cover all associated fees for your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
Career Progression
Upon completion, you’ll move into a permanent role within our Engineering Function. You can continue building on your progress toward professional registration, supporting your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.
Rewards and Benefits
- Minimum starting salary of £35,000
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- 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.
- Opportunities to get involved in STEM outreach activities and volunteering.
Entry Requirements
- Achieved, or be on track to achieve, a BEng, MEng, BSc, or MSc in one of the following subjects: Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Avionics, or Electronic.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance.
- Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national.
Location
Places are available at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. You'll be directly supporting the Royal Navy’s Vanguard and Astute-Class submarines. You can expect to spend several days a week on-site. By your start date, you must be able to reliably commute to the site.
Placements at different sites across the UK are possible, and flexibility and openness to relocation are encouraged.