Graduate Hardware Engineer

Ultra Intelligence & Communications; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

25 days holiday + 5

Pension Contribution

4x Life Assurance Cover

Flexible hours incl. 1pm Friday finish

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications in Maidenhead invites graduates to join its Cyber Centre of Excellence as Hardware Engineers. You will work on embedded encryption hardware, from early inception through delivery, under expert guidance. The two‑year scheme focuses on hardware engineering while exposing you to other engineering disciplines and project research.

Post‑scheme placement will be in Maidenhead. You will receive mentorship, CPD support, and opportunities to pursue professional

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or closely related field with a 2:1 or above in the last 2 years.
• Solid understanding of electronic components and digital/analogue circuits.
• Experience designing circuits and creating schematics with capture tools.
• Familiarity with SPICE and signal integrity analysis.
• Final year hardware project demonstrates hands-on hardware skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to electronics requirements, architecture, and design docs.
• Develop block diagrams and schematics for product development.
• Select components meeting requirements and perform calculations.
• Run simulations to estimate performance and validate designs.
• Build prototypes and identify potential issues early.
• Test hardware and verify against development processes.

Skills

Electronics engineering degree

Electronic components basics

Digital/analogue circuit design

SPICE/signal integrity

Schematic capture

Final year hardware project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or closely related discipline

Masters in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Circuit simulation tools (SPICE)

PCB layout tools

Job description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Cyber (UK) Business

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield - find your place in the future of defense.

Cyber Business

Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.

Job Description

Based at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

We are global market leaders within embedded encryption solutions which is forged by decades of Cryptographic engineering accomplishments.

We protect highly sensitive information, working with nations worldwide to help ensure their information is secure. Our engineers work on the most difficult cybersecurity challenges to protect our national security and critical infrastructure; we strive to protect what matters.

Ultra I&C Cyber:

We are global market leaders within embedded encryption solutions which is forged by decades of Cryptographic engineering accomplishments.

We protect highly sensitive information, working with nations worldwide to help ensure their information is secure. Our engineers work on the most difficult cybersecurity challenges to protect our national security and critical infrastructure; we strive to protect what matters.

Why Join our Graduate Scheme?

We are seeking talented graduates for our September 2027 intake with a passion for cyber-security and engineering with an inquisitive mind, an intrinsic interest in innovation, enthusiasm for solving complex technical engineering problems, and achieving success through teamwork. You will be provided with a unique experience to work on a range of projects from early inception to delivery in addition to early research activities pathfinding future crypto solutions.

The 2-year graduate programme will focus on your growth as a Hardware Engineer, whilst offering an understanding to our other key engineering disciplines.

After completion of the two-year scheme, you are offered a position within the Hardware engineering function located in Maidenhead our state-of-the-art Cyber Centre of Excellence.

Your development will be supported through on-the-job coaching from experienced team members, access to mentoring and peer support, and training opportunities to develop both your technical and professional skills.

We encourage graduates to participate in completing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to progress their engineering competence and work towards professional recognition of their achievements. We also help support our engineers to become chartered or incorporated.

Opportunities may also be available to get involved in STEM outreach activities, including engagement with schools and universities and supporting summer placements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation of electronics requirements, architecture, and design documentation.
• Develop block diagrams and schematics for digital and analogue electronics required for product development.
• Select optimum components that meet the requirements.
• Perform design calculations and carry out simulations in order to estimate performance.
• Participate in the building of prototypes and identify problem areas.
• Test and verify electronic hardware according to the hardware development process.

Skills Required:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or closely related discipline, with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree achieved within the past two years.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components.
• Experience of designing digital and, or analogue circuits.
• Use of circuit simulation using for example SPICE and signal integrity tools.
• Ability to create schematics using a schematic capture tool.
• Electronics hardware based final year project.

Desirable Skills:

• Masters in Electronic Engineering.
• PCB layout knowledge.
• Testing of electronic circuits using standard lab equipment.
• Thermal analysis of electronic components.

Role Requirements:

• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.

• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme

• Private Medical Cover

• 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days

• Pension Contribution

• 4 x Life Assurance Cover

• Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday

• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more

• Security Clearance Allowance – where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at [e-mail]