We are seeking a motivated RF & Electronics Summer Placement Student for a full-time placement at our Cambridge office. This role is suited to students who have completed their penultimate year and will be returning for their final year after the summer. The placement offers hands-on experience in RF and electronics for students with a strong grounding in the field.
The placement will last 12 weeks. Successful candidates should be available to start their placement between May and October 2026.
There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
During the placement, your time will be split between contributing to a dedicated internal RF development project and supporting a range of live client projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining practical exposure to RF design, simulation, testing, and measurement in a professional consultancy environment.
You will also have access to our extensive in-house facilities. Should you attend a face-to-face interview, we’ll provide a tour of our labs which support hardware development engineering during your visit. These include:
Some interesting high-speed electronics challenges that we’ve previously solved include:
Overcoming smart meter challenges for the last 5% by developing a custom ZigBee to Long-Range Radio Bridge
Design of a low-power, high-performance smart wearable for Accesso integrating multiple radios
Next-generation Explosive Ordnance Disposal for the British Army
We are looking for someone currently studying towards a MEng degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline, on track to achieve a 2.1 or above.
You will also have:
While not essential requirements, we would also be very interested if you have experience with any of the following:
A motivated and detail-oriented engineer who is confident working in a hands-on laboratory environment will thrive in this role.
Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules.
Covering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity.
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