Graduate / Junior Technologist

ECM Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection is seeking STEM graduates to join a Defence-focused Technologist team near Cambridge. You will work closely with customers, supporting product deployment, training and post-deployment support.

As part of a small, autonomous team, you will gain exposure to cutting-edge electronics and fast-paced innovation while travelling within the UK and overseas as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in a STEM field from a top UK university.
• Excellent communication with demonstrated leadership and internship experience.
• Eligible for UK security clearance and British national.
• Willing to travel UK and overseas and hold a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to support product deployment, training and post-deployment support.
• Operate within a small, autonomous team with ownership of tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast learner

Travel readiness

Driving licence

UK security clearance eligibility

Education

Top UK STEM degree (1st/2.1)

A-level: A*/7s IB in maths/physics

Job description

This growing defence start-up are looking to recruit STEM graduates to join their Technologist team. These engineering specialists will work closely with the company’s customers, supporting product deployment, product training and post-deployment support. The role will be part of a small, dedicated team who are given a lot of autonomy and work ownership.

Requirements

• Top academics: A* in maths and physics at A-level (or 7s at higher level IB), followed by a 1st / high 2.1 in Engineering, Maths, Physics, Natural Science or Computer Science from top ranked UK university (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial or similar).
• Strong communication skills, evidenced through either project work or extracurricular activities (this should include some form of leadership and / or management). Any relevant internship experience would be desirable.
• Aptitude to pick things up quickly including innovative technology around electronics.
• Able to travel within the UK and overseas on short notice (when necessary). Should have a valid driving licence or in the process of obtaining one.
• Must be British nationals and eligible for UK security clearance within the defence sector.

Specific training will be provided, but the ability to assimilate complex technology involved in product electronics is expected.

This role will be based at their offices based close to Cambridge, with expected travel to external customers on occasion. Applicants should have a valid driving licence for travel requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in an exciting, innovative company or transition from a desk position to a more outwardly facing technologist position.

Keywords

Defence, Graduates, Technologist, Innovation, Customer-Facing, UK / Overseas Travel, Computer Systems, Support, Product Training