Systems Engineer Industrial Placement 12 months (Sept 2026)

L3Harris; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and cyber technology company in Tewkesbury is looking for a Systems Engineering Industrial Placement for 12 months, starting September 2026. The role involves supporting the development of advanced systems while working in a cross-functional team. Responsibilities include design solutions and contributing to technical proposals. Candidates should be on track for a 2:1 degree in related fields, with a passion for engineering and proficiency in teamwork. The company offers competitive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Employee assistance program

Professional membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a tenacious approach to problem solving.
• Passion for engineering and technology, keeping up to date with innovations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of complex Information Resilience and Electronic Warfare Systems.
• Develop design solutions and contribute to technical proposals, bids and presentations.

Skills

Engineering

Systems Engineering

Basic electronics

Software development

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

On track to achieve at least a 2:1 in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer Industrial Placement

Start Date - September 2026 for 12 months

Job Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Job ID: 28744

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites our team of nearly 1000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Tewkesbury is our HQ for our Intelligence & Cyber International, the land domain, our T7 and T4 multi-mission robots delivering next-generation remote capabilities and uncompromised performance. We design and manufacture world-leading land force protection systems, cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA), electronic warfare (EW) and encryption capabilities. Our cyber capabilities provide an information advantage in the fields of kinetic conflict, cyber warfare, force protection and counterterrorism.

We’re looking for a Systems Engineering Industrial Placement to join us for 12 months from September 2026 to support the development of complex Information Resilience and Electronic Warfare Systems. Reporting to one of our Systems Engineering Leads and working in a cross-functional team you will develop design solutions and contribute to the generation of technical proposals, bids and presentations, playing a critical part in our key engineering programmes.

This role provides fantastic opportunities to develop technical skills across multiple projects, gaining valuable experience whilst making a difference.

Please note applications will close on Friday 31st October.

Benefits

A few of our employee benefits are:

Hybrid working where possible - please note the business expectation is 65% of your working time should be onsite over a one-month period.

Half day finish on a Friday

25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days

Private medical insurance with optional family cover

Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)

Group income protection

Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support

Professional membership reimbursement

What you can expect

• Immersive induction into L3Harris who we are and how we work
• Technical upskilling through formal training and on the job learning supported by our in-house experts
• Personal development workshops to support your career progression
• A dedicated support structure with a peer buddy, your manager, a project mentor and our Early Careers Lead
• Membership to our internal Early Careers network Cerebrum and other Employee Resource Groups to build your community

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• On track to achieve at least a 2:1 in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Physics
• Basic understanding of Systems Engineering such as Requirements, Architectural design, Integration and/or Verification
• Some knowledge of electronics and software development is desirable
• Willingness to learn and tenacious approach to problem solving
• A demonstrable passion for engineering and technology keeping up to date with latest innovations
• Strong interpersonal skills and a self-starter - able to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work, many of our roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, GM Vehicles, Lean, Industrial Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Assembly Experience, Warehouse Management System, AutoCAD, Kaizen, Manufacturing

Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1