Job Title: Principal Obsolescence Engineer
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Obsolescence Engineer across our multiple Bristol sites including Babcock Technology Centre - Bristol, Ashton Vale – Bristol, Hawthorn - Wiltshire and Oakhanger - Hampshire.
The Role
As the Principal Obsolescence Engineer on the Skynet programme, you will be responsible for managing the obsolescence of components and systems to ensure the continued operational capability of the Skynet satellite communications system.
The Principal Obsolescence Engineer will work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to identify and mitigate obsolescence risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the programme.
1. Manage a team to identify and assess obsolescence risks for components and systems.
2. Own and manage the obsolescence process including forecasting and analysis to predict future risks and contribute to overall system availability modelling.
3. Collaborate with MOD customer, suppliers and manufacturers to source alternative components and solutions.
4. Provide technical support and advice on obsolescence issues to engineering change process and stakeholders.
5. Support the development of obsolescence mitigation strategies and plans.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home. You will be working across our multiple Bristol sites including Babcock Technology Centre - Bristol, Ashton Vale – Bristol, Hawthorn - Wiltshire and Oakhanger – Hampshire.
Essential Experience of the Principal Obsolescence Engineer
6. You’ll need previous experience in ILS/IPS, ideally with experience of delivering to the UK MOD.
7. Experience in managing or delivering obsolescence processes.
8. Experience of complex systems and equipment.
9. Good knowledge of ILS standards
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
11. Leadership and management experience of teams.
Qualifications for the Principal Obsolescence Engineer
12. HNC/HND with equivalent relevant experience.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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
What We Offer
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
16. Employee share scheme
17. Employee shopping savings portal
18. Payment of Professional Fees
19. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
20. Holiday 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
21. ‘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 charity
22. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing