Industrial Placement Programme - Systems Engineering

evolito; Bicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentoring

Project ownership

Dynamic tech environment

Job summary

Evolito in Oxfordshire invites engineering students to join a 12-month Systems Engineering Industrial Placement. You'll work with experienced engineers on live customer projects from day one and gain hands-on exposure to electric propulsion systems.

During the placement you'll model system performance, capture requirements, apply MBSE techniques, and contribute to thermal modelling, reports and technical presentations, while receiving mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant STEM degree (Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering)
• Must complete an industrial placement year as part of their course
• Interest in systems modelling, requirements management and control theory
• Some experience using modelling tools such as MATLAB or Simulink
• Structured, analytical, collaborative and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Support development of system performance models for electric propulsion products
• Contribute to requirements capture, management and flow-down activities
• Use Model-Based Systems Engineering and Model-Based Development techniques
• Work with Systems and Motor Control teams to align implementation with system requirements and design objectives
• Assist with system-level optimisation, including thermal modelling, reports and technical presentations
• Receive mentoring and support throughout the programme

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant STEM degree

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering

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 Systems Engineering Industrial Placement Programme, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on live customer projects from day one.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Support the development of system performance models for electric propulsion products
• Contribute to requirements capture, management and flow-down activities
• Use Model‑Based Systems Engineering and Model‑Based Development techniques
• Work with Systems and Motor Control teams to align implementation with system requirements and design objectives
• Assist with system-level optimisation, including thermal modelling, reports and technical presentations
• Receive mentoring and support throughout the programme

You could be involved in projects across:

• Model‑Based Systems Engineering
• Model‑Based Development
• System Performance Modelling
• Requirements Capture & Management
• System‑Level Optimisation
• Thermal Modelling
• Technical Reports & Presentations

What we 're l ooking f or

We're looking for motivated students who:

• Are studying a relevant STEM degree such as Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
• Need to complete an industrial placement year as part of their course
• Have an interest in systems modelling, requirements management and control theory
• Have some experience using modelling tools such as MATLAB or Simulink
• Are structured, analytical, 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

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Interviews: December 2026 to January 2027