TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 2-year graduate programme for Hardware Engineers at Ultra Intelligence & Communications in Maidenhead.
- Develop skills in electronics design, simulation, testing, and contribute to cutting-edge cyber security solutions.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
- Benefits include annual bonus, private medical cover, 25 days holiday, and flexible working hours.
- Must be a British Citizen able to obtain SC and DV security clearance.
About the Role
This is a 2-year graduate programme focused on developing you as a Hardware Engineer within Ultra Intelligence & Communications' Cyber business unit. You will gain experience in a range of projects from inception to delivery, including early research into future cryptographic solutions. Upon completion, you will be offered a permanent position within the Hardware engineering function at the Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the creation of electronics requirements, architecture, and design documentation.
- Develop block diagrams and schematics for digital and analogue electronics.
- Select appropriate components to meet requirements.
- Perform design calculations and simulations to estimate performance.
- Participate in prototype building and problem identification.
- Test and verify electronic hardware according to the development process.
Your Development
- On-the-job coaching from experienced team members.
- Access to mentoring and peer support.
- Training opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
- Support to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and work towards professional recognition (chartered or incorporated status).
- Opportunities to get involved in STEM outreach activities.
Skills and Experience
Required:
- Degree in Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree achieved within the past two years.
- Basic knowledge of electronic components.
- Experience of designing digital and/or analogue circuits.
- Experience using circuit simulation tools (e.g. SPICE) and signal integrity tools.
- Ability to create schematics using a schematic capture tool.
- Completed an electronics hardware-based final year project.
- Willing and able to obtain and maintain SC and DV security clearances.
- Must be a British Citizen resident in the UK for the past 5 years (10 for DV clearance).
Desirable:
- Masters in Electronic Engineering.
- PCB layout knowledge.
- Experience testing electronic circuits using standard lab equipment.
- Knowledge of thermal analysis of electronic components.
Benefits
- Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover
- 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
- Pension Contribution
- 4 x Life Assurance Cover
- Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
- Flexible benefits (cycle to work scheme, will writing, etc.)
- Security Clearance Allowance