Electronics Engineer Graduate / Early Careers - Consultant

targetjobs UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering consultancy at the forefront of defence technology, where your contributions will directly impact the UK's security landscape. As a Technical Consultant, you'll engage in exciting projects involving high-speed digital design, RF electronics, and prototype development. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside talented scientists and engineers, fostering an environment of creativity and innovation. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture that values your ideas, you'll thrive in a supportive team setting. Embrace the chance to shape the future of technology while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Private medical insurance

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Electric Vehicle leasing

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to on-site gym

Discounts to local sports facilities

Memberships to local theatres

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with up to 3 years of experience.
• Deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and physical principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions and enhance existing hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on cutting-edge projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electronic engineering

High-speed digital electronic design

RF and microwave electronics

FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog)

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Computational modelling tools

Prototype design tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence & Homeland Security. As a Technical Consultant at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race by helping to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.

Your work will have a real-world impact. You will explore pioneering concepts by collaborating with elite multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and designers. You’ll see ideas become reality as you create prototypes through Awerian’s rapid approach to design and implementation. This role is challenging, varied, and agile.

Every day, you will operate at the boundary of technological exploration by inventing new solutions and enhancing existing hardware. This typically involves analysis, computational modelling, prototype design, invention, laboratory testing, process development, and manufacturing.

Your problem-solving skills will be enhanced as you tackle complex electronic engineering challenges that require a deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and physical principles beyond pure electronics.

The Role

As a Consultant at Awerian, you will work on cutting-edge projects in areas such as high-speed digital electronic design, RF and microwave electronics, antennas, power electronics, analogue electronics, and PCB technologies.

You may have expertise in one or more of these areas or be interested in developing further capabilities with us. There will also be scope to develop FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog), embedded software, and algorithms if that interests you.

You will develop skills in interacting with clients, suppliers, and experts across various fields, as well as opportunities to cultivate leadership skills on challenging technical projects.

We are looking for new graduates finishing their academic journey or candidates with up to 3 years of industry experience. We offer a supportive team environment with individual mentoring for every employee.

Why Awerian?

Awerian is a defence and security technology consultancy with approximately 35 scientists and engineers. You will work at our well-equipped offices and laboratories near Cambridge. From the start, you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas—there’s no ‘newbie’ status, and you’ll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employee-owned trust. With a flat hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through, fostering mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. This structure provides opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management, supporting your professional growth.

As part of our rapid growth plan, now is a great time to join our multidisciplinary team. You will build on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology, supported by our team of experts. Our business is driven by curiosity and a shared passion for innovation. Whether leading projects or working as part of a team, our organization is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

Additional Information

The Company And Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary + 3% personal contribution
• Private medical insurance for you and your family and life insurance
• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an on-site gym
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and theatres

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance. Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme.

We review CVs continuously and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.

Our business revolves around collaboration to solve hard problems. We are committed to diversity and equality in the workplace, believing in the power of diversity for our community and business success. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities.