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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Graduate programme in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) engineering, starting September 2027.
- Starting salary of £31,900 per year, plus a £3000 joining bonus.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, AI, Computing, Control Theory, or Systems.
- Applications close on Monday 2nd November 2026, but may close earlier.
About the Role
This 2-year programme, starting September 2027, focuses on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing, a sophisticated technique that integrates real hardware components with simulated environments to ensure missile systems perform at their maximum capability.
What You'll Do
As a graduate in the HWIL department, you will be involved in:
- Testing missile hardware sub-systems (Seeker, Inertial Measurement Unit and Missile Computer).
- Developing and integrating HWIL simulations.
- Using the HWIL facility Infra-red, Radio-Frequency and Flight Motion Simulators.
- Complex function integration.
- Developing test software, data analysis scripts and control systems (using C++, MATLAB, CAD, Linux).
- Learning communication protocols (e.g. RS422, Ethernet, MODBUS, 1553).
- Electronic design and Mechanical design.
- Workshop skills, including the design and build of lab equipment and cables.
- Technical report writing to support trials reviews.
What We Offer
- Salary: £31,900 per year, with salary reviews throughout the programme.
- Joining Bonus: £3000.
- Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus the option to purchase extra holiday.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Career Progression: Excellent opportunities for career progression and development.
- Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.
Entry Requirements
- Degree qualified in an Engineering (including Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electronic/Electrical and Mechanical), Physics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Control Theory, or Systems discipline to a minimum of 2:2.
- Basic experience of Matlab/Simulink or software development is desirable.
Important Information
- Programme Start Date: September 2027.
- Working Arrangement: Dynamic (Hybrid) - 4-5 days per week on-site.
- Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight on Monday 2nd November 2026, but may close earlier depending on application volumes.