Key Takeaways
- 18-month Graduate Programme for Test Systems Engineers.
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus bonuses and benefits.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 in a relevant Engineering or Physics degree.
- Hybrid working with at least three days on site per week.
- Locations in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
About the Role
As a Graduate Test Systems Engineer, you will gain experience across the full design lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, qualification and certification. You will contribute to the design of test systems covering technologies such as RF, microwave, antenna, high-speed digital, laser and optical engineering. You will develop an understanding of complex products through close collaboration with engineers across Electronics, Systems, Software, Mechanical and Supportability disciplines. You will have opportunities to engage with suppliers, customers and end users.
What You'll Do
During the 18-month programme, you will:
- Develop the skills required to create test solutions, including advanced test techniques and an understanding of key technologies across a varied product portfolio.
- Explore all stages of the development lifecycle through the Graduate Development Framework, from requirements definition and test solution design through to integration, qualification and in-service support.
- Build practical experience by working on real development and production test solutions delivered to internal and external customers.
- Enhance your technical capability through a combination of on-the-job learning and formal training, aligned to business needs and your career aspirations.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree, such as MSc or PhD.
- Acceptable degree disciplines include: Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design, Product Design Engineering, Communications Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics & Engineering Science.
Security Clearance
Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.
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Benefits
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus.
- £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme.
- Potential eligibility for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working.
- Encouraged to spend at least three days each week on site.
Locations
- Primary: GB - Edinburgh
- Additional: GB - Newcastle