2026 Graduate / PhD Electronics Engineer

Ecm Selection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering consultancy in the defence sector is hiring graduates and PhDs for summer 2026. Candidates with a strong academic background in electronics or computer science are encouraged to apply. The role involves working on RF systems, signal processing algorithms, and FPGA designs. The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including bonuses and health insurance, though it is office-based with some flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

Private health insurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with top grades.
• Engineering experience with relevant technologies.
• Eligible for DV security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on signal, image or data processing algorithms for FPGAs.
• Design high-speed digital network interfaces.
• Write test firmware for PCBs and develop Linux device drivers.

Skills

VHDL for FPGA development

PCB design and layout

Embedded C / C++

Education

A* grades in Maths and Physics or equivalent

1st or high 2.1 in electronics or computer science

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Looking for variety? Interested in electronics and applied engineering? Do you have experience in the design of RF systems, signal processing algorithms, FPGAs, PCBs, and low-level C / C++ code? This forward-thinking company are looking to hire for summer 2026.

The company provide technical expertise as an engineering consultancy for predominantly the defence sector. This could encompass short feasibility studies but typically are development projects leading to manufacture of new signal processing hardware, firmware or software. Their solutions may be implemented on off-the-shelf components but could also be bespoke, custom products.

For summer 2026, they are looking to hire a number of graduates / PhDs to join them. Interested candidates are encouraged to read on…

Requirements:

• Top academic background. This should include A* grades in Maths and Physics (or 7 in Maths and Physics for IB; or A grades in Maths and Physics for Advanced Highers); a 1st or high 2.1 in electronics or computer science from a top 10 ranked UK university. Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) if relevant would be highly beneficial.
• Demonstrable engineering experience with 2 or more of the following:
  • VHDL for FPGA development
  • PCB design and layout
  • Embedded C / C++
• Eligible for DV security clearance (this includes residing in the UK for the past 10 years and holding a British passport).

Your work will include projects on signal, image or data processing algorithms for FPGAs, designing high speed digital network interfaces, analogue signal filtering, writing test firmware used on PCBs, developing Linux device drivers. Areas you don’t know now, will be areas you gain new experience in.

The role is office based due to the nature of projects. Their offices are based within dedicated space in a Technology Research Campus (which has a shuttle service from the train station). The train station is just over 30mins away from London Waterloo station. On offer is a competitive remuneration package including annual bonus, enhanced pension contributions, and private health insurance. Free parking is available for those who commute by car.

Whilst hybrid working is not possible, some flexible working is around core hours of 10am to 4pm.

Keywords: Electronics, Software, Engineering, Defence, Radio Communications, FPGA, PCB, High-Speed Digital, PhDs, Summer 2026