TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 1-year industrial placement as a Test Systems Engineer.
- Earn a salary of £26,228 per year.
- Gain hands-on experience in test system design and the full product lifecycle.
- Must be studying for a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or physics discipline.
- Placement runs from 28.06.2027 to 30.06.2028.
About the Role
This is a full-time, fixed-term industrial placement for students.
The Placement Programme
- Spend a year working on meaningful projects alongside subject matter experts in multidisciplinary teams.
- Receive a salary of £26,228.
- Benefit from coaching and support to achieve placement objectives and personal development goals.
- Successful completion may lead to an offer on the Graduate Development Programme.
- The placement runs from 28.06.2027 to 30.06.2028.
- You are encouraged to spend at least three days each week on site.
What You'll Do
- Develop skills to create test solutions across a varied product portfolio.
- Explore stages of the development lifecycle, from requirements definition to implementation, integration test, and delivery.
- Gain practical experience on real development and production test solutions.
- Enhance technical capability through on-the-job learning and formal training.
- Gain experience across the full design lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, qualification, and certification.
- Contribute to the design of test systems for technologies such as RF, microwave, antenna, high-speed digital, laser, and optical engineering.
- Understand complex products by collaborating with engineers in Electronics, Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Supportability disciplines.
- Engage with suppliers, customers, and end users.
What You'll Bring
Entry Requirements
- Currently studying for a Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree (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.
Competencies
- Self-motivated with a willingness to take on new challenges and drive personal development.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, digital).
- Ability to develop effective working relationships.
- Adaptable to changing demands.
- Offer novel ideas and methods for solving technical problems.
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Curious with a desire to learn
- Proactive and accountable
- Strong communicator and team player
- Adaptable and resilient
- Organised with attention to detail
- Positive and professional approach to work
Security Clearance
- Roles are subject to UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations.
- 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 (BPSS).
- Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply for more sensitive posts, generally requiring continuous UK residency for five years (SC) or ten years (DV).
Benefits
- 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 (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
Location
- Hybrid working is available.
- Primary location: Edinburgh