Vehicle Electronics Engineer
Location: Walsall, West Midlands + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £46,000 - £59,500 Dependent on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
About the Role
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Electronics Engineer at our Walsall site, West Midlands. You’ll be part of our Engineering & Systems Integration business, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and integrate Vehicle Electronics that meet the highest industry and military standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to meaningful projects and your career will thrive.
As a Vehicle Electronics Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of advancing military technology and modernising defence systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge electronic systems for commercial, defence, and military vehicles, making a real impact on national security and innovation.
Responsibilities
* Designing and developing electronic systems for a range of vehicles
* Integrating components and systems into vehicle platforms
* Preparing detailed technical documentation and specifications
* Ensuring compliance with industry and military standards
* Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions
Essential Experience
* Strong understanding of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
* Experience with embedded systems and real‑time operating systems
* Knowledge of 230V, 24V, and 12V system design and integration
* Familiarity with CAN Bus, Ethernet, and other vehicle communication protocols
* Understanding of Military Standards (preferred)
Qualifications
* Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic or related Engineering discipline
* Ideally working towards professional membership with a recognised engineering institution
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of our positions are subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions. Your eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold.
What We Offer
* 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 in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to add or remove up to one working week of annual leave (open February to March annually)
* ‘Be Kind Day’ to take paid leave for volunteering with a chosen charity
* Excellent development opportunities and an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability‑confident, inclusive employer and welcome reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages. Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible.
Closing date: 23/11/2025
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