Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience as an Industrial Placement Electronics Engineer.
- Earn a salary of £26,228 per year.
- Study an electronics-biased degree and gain exposure to real-world projects.
- Placement is for one year, based in Basildon with hybrid working.
- Opportunity to apply for the Graduate Development Programme upon successful completion.
About the Role
This is a full-time, fixed-term industrial placement for one year.
What you will do
You will support the design and development of electro-optical, communications, and information system products. This involves learning and utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology, and tools across the entire development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, acceptance, and product support.
You will interface with internal and external customers and collaborate closely with engineers from various disciplines (Mechanical, Software, Systems, Supportability, and Design Integrity).
Specific tasks may include designing circuits, FPGAs, and subsystems, potentially involving mixed-signal design, power supply design, DAC/ADC, FPGA, high-speed serial interfaces, and video/communication processing algorithms. You will gain exposure to diverse products such as Thermal Imaging Cameras, Vehicle Camera systems, Counter UAV systems, Electronic Warfare products, and Communication Systems.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Learn the skills required to become a professional Electronics Engineer.
- Work to project timescales.
- Act as a contributory engineering team member with support.
- Undertake day-to-day engineering activities with guidance.
- Seek support and learn from experienced team members.
- Contribute to engineering team decisions and understand their impact on project success.
- Explore new learning opportunities within the engineering environment.
What you will bring
- Currently studying an electronics-biased degree.
- Degree modules should cover topics such as digital design, analogue design, and signal processing.
- Experience using PCB design and simulation tools is highly desirable.
Security Clearance
Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years. Some roles may require additional National Security Vetting (NSV), which may have further residency requirements.
Benefits
- Salary: £26,228 per year.
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits (e.g., private healthcare, dental, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships).
- Coaching and support from a dedicated team.
- Potential for an offer on the Graduate Development Programme upon successful completion.
Location
- Primary Location: Basildon
- Hybrid working is available.