Industrial Placement Programme - Software Engineering

evolito; Bicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days leave pro rata

Mentoring

Real project ownership

UK tech company experience

Job summary

Evolito in Oxfordshire invites engineering students to join a 12-month Software Engineering Industrial Placement Programme, working on live customer projects from day one.

You’ll contribute to embedded software development for motor controllers, write requirements and design docs for safety‑critical software, and participate in hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing. You’ll also gain mentoring and broad aerospace exposure.

Qualifications

• Studying Software Engineering or related with embedded software content.
• Must be on an industrial placement year as part of course.
• Knowledge of C and/or Python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify embedded software for Evolito motor controller products.
• Write software requirements, design documentation and code for safety‑critical software.
• Write and execute test cases using hardware‑in‑the‑loop test platforms.
• Peer review software artefacts and support the wider project team.
• Gain experience of aerospace software processes aligned with RTCA DO‑178C Design Assurance Level A.
• Receive mentoring and support throughout the programme.

Skills

Embedded software

C

Python

Collaboration

Education

Embedded software content

Job description

Evolito | Oxfordshire | 12 m onths

Help Shape the Future of Flight

Ready to gain hands‑on experience developing the next generation of aerospace technology?

At Evolito, we’re developing world‑leading electric propulsion technology that is transforming aviation and helping create a more sustainable future. Our high‑performance electric motors and controllers power some of the most exciting aerospace innovations, from electric aircraft to advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.

If you’re an enthusiastic engineering student looking for a placement that offers real responsibility, exciting technical challenges and the opportunity to learn from industry experts, we’d love to hear from you.

What y ou’ll d o

As a member of our 12-month Software Engineering Industrial Placement Programme, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers on live customer projects from day one.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development and verification of embedded software for Evolito motor controller products
• Write software requirements and produce design documentation and code for safety‑critical software
• Write and execute test cases using hardware‑in‑the‑loop test platforms
• Peer review software development artefacts and support the wider project team
• Gain experience of aerospace software processes aligned with RTCA DO‑178C Design Assurance Level A
• Receive mentoring and support throughout the programme

You could be involved in projects across:

• Embedded Software Development
• Software Requirements
• Software Design & Coding
• Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
• Software Verification
• Peer Review
• Safety‑Critical Software Development

What we 're l ooking f or

We're looking for motivated students who:

• Are studying Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline with embedded software content
• Need to complete an industrial placement year as part of their course
• Have good knowledge of C and/or Python
• Enjoy solving problems using a logical and structured approach
• Are self‑motivated, collaborative and eager to learn

Why Evolito?

This isn’t a placement where you’ll be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll become part of a team of talented engineers working at the forefront of electric aviation. You’ll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to innovate and supported to develop both technically and professionally.

By the end of your placement, you’ll have gained valuable industry experience, built your professional network and developed skills that will help launch your engineering career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Dedicated mentoring and development support
• Real project ownership and responsibility
• Experience in one of the UK's fastest‑growing private technology companies

Ready to l aunch y our c areer?

Join us and help develop the technologies that will define the next era of aviation.

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Interviews: December 2026 to January 2027

Are you Evolito?