Graduate Software Engineer – Build Real-Time Defense Tech

OpenWorks Engineering; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus up to 25%

Employer-matched pension up to 8%

25 days holiday + holidays

Free team meals

Private healthcare

Salary sacrifice for travel

Learning budget £250

Job summary

OpenWorks Engineering invites ambitious graduates to join our assessment and contribute to live projects that protect people and critical infrastructure worldwide. You’ll learn on the job, tackling engineering challenges alongside mechanical, electronics and software engineers from day one.

We offer a fast-paced environment, a discretionary bonus up to 25% of salary, and a strong pay progression framework, with generous pension and holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electronic or Software Engineering (must have graduated by June 2026).
• Hands-on engineering experience from projects, internships or personal work.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a curious mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and test integrated systems combining mechanical, electronics and software.
• Investigate problems, develop ideas and turn concepts into robust products.
• Create test plans and analyse results to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver complete systems.
• Use industry-standard tools and development environments.
• Continue learning with support from experienced engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Hands-on experience

C++ familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor may be in Mechanical/Electronic/Software Eng

Tools

C++

Engineering software

Job description

OpenWorks Engineering invites ambitious graduates to join our assessment and contribute to live projects that protect people and critical infrastructure worldwide. You’ll learn on the job, tackling engineering challenges alongside mechanical, electronics and software engineers from day one.

We offer a fast-paced environment, a discretionary bonus up to 25% of salary, and a strong pay progression framework, with generous pension and holidays.