Graduate Hardware Engineer

ULTRA ELECTRONICS; Taplow; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Pension Contribution

4 x Life Assurance Cover

Flexible working hours

Descrizione del lavoro

Ultra Electronics offers a September 2027 hardware engineering graduate scheme based in Maidenhead. You will contribute to electronics requirements, architecture, and design documentation, and develop block diagrams and schematics for digital and analogue electronics.

The program provides on-the-job coaching, mentoring, CPD opportunities, and a clear path to a hardware engineering role. A degree in Electronics Engineering is required, with hands-on project experience and up-to-date knowledge.

Competenze

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or closely related discipline with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree in the past two years.
• Knowledge of electronic components and experience in digital/analogue circuit design.
• Experience with circuit simulation and schematic capture tools.
• Electronics hardware final year project.

Mansioni

• Contribute to electronics requirements, architecture, and design documentation.
• Develop block diagrams and schematics for digital and analogue electronics.
• Select optimum components meeting requirements.
• Perform design calculations and simulations to estimate performance.
• Participate in prototype building and identify problem areas.
• Test and verify electronic hardware according to the hardware development process.

Conoscenze

Basic knowledge of electronic

Designing digital analogue circuits

Circuit simulation SPICE

Schematic capture tool usage

Final year electronics project

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Masters in Electronic Engineering

Strumenti

SPICE

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout software

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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).

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.

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., 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 your 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.

Benefits:

• 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