Graduate Electronics Engineer

GraduateJobs • Graduate • London, London, United Kingdom • £28,000 - £30,000 / year • 2d ago

Job Title: Graduate Engineer Location: Surrey Salary: up to £30,000 Security Clearance: Must be eligible for high-level UK security clearance Reporting to: Principal engineer If you hold a BSc degree in Engineering, Maths, Technology or a Science-related field and are eager to apply your analytical skills to real-world challenges, this role offers the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career in systems engineering. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to launch their career in systems engineering, working on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking a diligent and enthusiastic Graduate Systems Engineer to join our growing Systems function. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, contributing to the definition and delivery of complex systems. As part of a dynamic engineering team, you will be actively involved throughout the systems development lifecycle – from planning and system design to integration, testing, and customer acceptance. You will gain hands-on experience working with various engineering disciplines and receive core skills training to support your professional development. Key Responsibilities

Participate in design and analysis activities across all project phases.
Ensure that technical requirements are met throughout design, integration, and engineering disciplines.
Develop and review technical documentation, including test plans, specifications, and procedures.
Support system and sub-system implementation, integration, and testing.
Work closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure systems meet operational requirements.
Support system safety, reliability, and through-life maintenance.
Participate in design reviews and assist with customer engagement throughout project development.
Assist with product acceptance testing at both factory and external locations.
Contribute to business development by preparing technical proposals and solutions.
Support research and development initiatives to improve engineering quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Key Requirements
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Basic computing and programming knowledge.
Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
At least a BSc Degree in Engineering, Maths, or Science subject (or equivalent experience).
Eligibility to attain and retain SC UK Security Clearance.
Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK.
Strong team player, able to collaborate across different project teams and engineering disciplines. Desirable Skills & Experience
Prior work experience within the defence or a related engineering field.
Exposure to systems engineering methodologies and processes. What You’ll Get:
Engineering Lifecycle Experience: Exposure to all stages of the engineering process.
Paid Overtime/TOIL: Earn up to 24 additional paid days off or overtime pay.
Flexible Hours: Core working hours of 09:30 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 16:00.
Role-Specific Allowances: Based on individual projects.
Benefits: Competitive holiday entitlement, pension, and private medical care.
Training & Development: Ongoing learning and upskilling opportunities.
Additional Perks: Monthly bicycle payment schemes and company technology. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to develop their career in the defence engineering sector while gaining valuable qualifications and experience. If you meet the required qualifications and have a passion for engineering, we encourage you to apply. What to Do Next: If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today! If it’s not quite right for you but you know someone who would be ideal, remember our Refer-a-Friend scheme – you can earn a £100 voucher when your referral secures a permanent role! If you're interested, please submit an up-to-date CV. Due to the high volume of applications, if we do not contact you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For the purpose of the Conduct Regulations, when advertising permanent vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency; for temporary/contract vacancies, we act as an Employment Business. We take your personal data seriously. To learn how we handle your data, visit our website where you can find our Data Privacy Notice. Keywords for this role may include: Graduate Electronics Engineer, Junior Hardware Engineer, Circuit Design, FPGA, ECAD, OrCAD, Signal Processing, Compliance Testing, PCB Design, Electronics Graduate Job, Electrical Engineering