Transversal Systems Engineering Graduate Programme

Transversal Systems Engineering Graduate Programme

Programme title:
Transversal Systems Engineering Graduate Programme

Salary:
Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Location:

Bristol (Babcock Technology Centre and Ashton House) or Hawthorn in Wiltshire

Final date to receive applications: 20 October 2026

Programme start date:
September 2027

Role

On the Transversal Systems Engineering Graduate Programme, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most mission-critical engineering projects and programmes.

You'll work across specialist disciplines that help shape how complex systems are designed, delivered and supported. Unlike traditional Systems Engineering roles, which focus on requirements, architecture, design and integration of specific systems, Transversal Systems Engineering focuses on the cross-cutting disciplines that work across projects and programmes to help ensure systems are safe, supportable and effective throughout their operational life.

Through areas such as Integrated Product Support, Human Factors, Safety and Security, you'll gain an understanding of how engineering decisions influence system performance, operational capability and through-life support. At the same time, you'll develop a broad understanding of Systems Engineering, including how requirements are identified, architectures and designs are developed, systems are integrated, and solutions are delivered to meet customer and operational needs.

Working across a variety of projects and programmes within Babcock, from communication systems to warship design and build, you'll collaborate with engineers, customers and project teams to understand how these disciplines come together to deliver successful engineering solutions.

Along the way, you'll take on real responsibility, supporting live projects, exploring emerging technologies and helping solve complex engineering challenges. By the end of the programme, you'll have developed the knowledge, skills and systems-thinking mindset needed to work across engineering disciplines and support the delivery of complex projects and programmes.

In your first year, you’ll rotate through placements across engineering disciplines such as Human Factors, Integrated Product Support, Product Security, Safety and Systems.

This will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of projects and areas while building a broad understanding of how the business operates. Some rotations may also take you to different locations, helping you expand your professional network and gain varied experience.

In your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to focus your placements on a preferred discipline within the engineering lifecycle, aligned with your interests and career goals. As you progress, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, including leading small work streams and supporting project delivery.

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, tailored training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees.

Once you complete the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role within our Engineering function, where you can continue applying and expanding the skills you’ve developed. You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration, a recognised benchmark of…