Internship
Deadline was 20 Oct – may still accept applications
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 12-week summer internship in Marine Structures at Babcock's Technology Centre in Bristol.
- Contribute to real-world naval engineering projects, analysing submarine strength and supporting design modifications.
- Must be entering your final year of a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Mathematics.
- Application closing date: 20 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12-week summer internship within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) Structures Group.
You will be involved in real-world projects, contributing to current operations and future innovations. Your tasks may include analysing submarine strength, evaluating platform structures for explosive shock survivability, and assisting with the design of in-service modifications.
You will collaborate with experienced engineers, apply academic knowledge to solve complex problems, and gain practical experience in maritime defence engineering.
What You'll Gain
- Immerse yourself in life at Babcock.
- Form meaningful connections and develop skills for your future career.
- Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
- Gain practical experience and contribute to shaping the future of maritime defence.
- Potential consideration for a graduate programme if you perform well.
Requirements
- You must be entering your final year of a bachelor's or master's degree (BEng, MEng, Bachelor's or Master's) in one of the following fields:
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Ship & Offshore Structures
- Marine Engineering/Marine Technology
- Physics
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance.
- This post may only be occupied by a sole UK national.
Application Process
- Applications are reviewed in the order they are received and may close earlier than advertised if there is high interest.
- We recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
- Please apply to one programme only.
- If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.
- Flexible working may be discussed at interview.
