Aerospace Electrical Engineer Intern: Quantum & RF Systems

Honeywell Aerospace; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Career growth

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in West Edinburgh is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to join the Space Mission team, contributing to quantum and RF communications on space missions and gaining hands-on experience in a leading aerospace environment.

The 12-month industrial placement, starting in summer 2027, offers mentorship, exposure to electronic circuit design, testing, and reporting, with opportunities for growth within a global company.

Qualifications

• Resides within an easy commute of West Edinburgh offices during term time or breaks.
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Currently studying for a degree requiring a work placement, graduating in 2029.
• Experience in electronic circuit design & analysis from projects, hobby, or work.
• A familiarity with SPICE or MATLAB for simulation and design.
• Experience with PCB design and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing software/hardware for QKD or RF payloads and ground systems.
• Support automated testing and quality assurance processes.
• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of electronic circuits and systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation and specifications.

Skills

Electronic circuit design & analysis

SPICE

MATLAB

PCB design & layout

Engineering degree with placement

Right to work in UK

Education

Work placement in Engineering/Electronics/Electrical/Communications Engineering, graduating 2029

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB

PCB Design tools

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in West Edinburgh is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to join the Space Mission team, contributing to quantum and RF communications on space missions and gaining hands-on experience in a leading aerospace environment.

The 12-month industrial placement, starting in summer 2027, offers mentorship, exposure to electronic circuit design, testing, and reporting, with opportunities for growth within a global company.