TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience as a Test Systems Engineer on real-world projects.
- 13-week Summer Placement Programme from 01/06/2026 to 27/08/2027.
- Requires current study for a Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree or higher in specific engineering or physics disciplines.
- Hybrid working environment with at least three days on-site per week.
About the Role
This is a 13-week Summer Placement Programme running from 01/06/2026 to 27/08/2027.
What You'll Do
As a Summer Placement Test Systems Engineer, you will:
- Support the delivery of small packages of work to time, cost, and quality.
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines to help project targets and solve problems.
- Apply your academic knowledge to real projects, including design, testing, qualification and/or technology support.
- Share ideas and communicate with your team to share knowledge and gain insight into the Business.
- Develop your skills with the guidance of an experienced supervisor and the wider engineering community.
What You'll Bring
Entry Requirements
- Currently studying for a 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.
Competencies
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, digital, etc.
- Ability to solve technical problems.
- Self-motivated individual, willing to take on new challenges.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Curious with a desire to learn.
- Strong communicator and team player.
- Adaptable and resilient.
- Positive and professional approach to work.
Security Clearance
Many roles are subject to security requirements and export control restrictions. 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. Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which generally requires continuous residence in the UK for the previous five years (or ten for DV clearance).