Job Title: Commissioning Mechanical Test Engineer – Combat Systems
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
Compensation: £41,255 – £50,500 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67177
Overview
The role of Commissioning Mechanical Test Engineer – Combat Systems is to ensure critical submarine systems are tested, calibrated, and commissioned to the highest standards. This hands‑on, technically engaging role supports national defence by solving engineering challenges and collaborating across disciplines to deliver world‑class naval assets.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mechanical testing, calibration, and commissioning of submarine systems
- Support the Senior Test Engineer to optimise team performance and resource allocation
- Apply safety, quality, and environmental standards across all commissioning activities
- Review engineering documentation and contribute to cross‑functional problem solving
- Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to manage risks and meet commissioning goals
This role is full‑time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in mechanical commissioning and testing
- Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of safety and quality protocols in engineering environments
- Experience interpreting technical documentation and resolving engineering issues
- Comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or
- HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent with relevant experience)#
Security Clearance
The 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. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship, and residency.
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 receive 10‑days special paid leave
- Holiday trading – allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement (available February‑March annually)
- Be Kind Day – one paid leave day per year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
EEO Statement
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 careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement.” We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Closing date: 11/05/2026
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