Are you ready to be at the forefront of real Defence challenges and play a vital role in the United Kingdom’s national security? Are you passionate about Engineering and looking to kick-start your career?
The Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) is central to delivering the UK’s nuclear capability—deterring threats and protecting the nation. It brings together a powerful network of organisations, programmes, and professionals, including:
- The Defence Nuclear Organisation
- The Royal Navy
- The Submarine Delivery Agency
- The Atomic Weapons Establishment
- Industry partners like Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and Babcock Marine
🎓 The DSUS scheme offers financial support while you complete your university studies, along with the opportunity for permanent employment within the Engineering profession after graduation.
This exciting opportunity is open to students studying any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subject, with a particular interest in the following engineering specialisms:
🔧 Engineering Disciplines of Interest:
- Electrical Engineering ⚡
- Environmental Engineering & Sustainability 🌱
- Infrastructure Engineering 🏗️
- Manufacturing Engineering 🛠️
- Mechanical Engineering ⚙️
- Naval Architecture & Structures 🚢
- Nuclear Engineering ☢️
- Quality Assurance Engineering ✅
- Safety Engineering 🛡️
- Sciences – Nuclear Physics / Chemistry / Atmosphere Control 🔬
- Sensors & Electronics 📡
- Systems Engineering & Integration 🔄
- Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives Engineering 💥
💰 What’s in it for you?
- Tuition fee support (up to £9,535/year)
- An annual bursary
- A 45-day paid summer placement to gain hands-on experience
🗓️ Application Deadline: 10 August 2025
