Graduate Electronics & Software Engineer (2026 start)

<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Introduction</span></strong></h3> <p>We’re looking for STEM graduates keen to start making real products for our clients.&nbsp; You’ll need to be eager to turn your hand to a lot of different tasks and enjoy constantly learning new things.&nbsp; In return we can offer the chance to tackle some of the hardest engineering problems around, such as <a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/a-step-change-in-ai-based-robotics-for-military-logistics/">novel applications of robotics</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wired.com/video/watch/an-inside-look-at-legos-new-tech-packed-smart-brick">collaborating with LEGO</a> to develop <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-inside-look-at-new-lego-smart-brick/">LEGO® SMART Play™</a> &nbsp;and <a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/overcoming-smart-meter-challenges-for-the-last-5/">other embedded products</a>, as well as defence and national security projects such as <a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/pioneering-ai-cyberattack-response-for-the-uk-military/">pioneering AI cyberattack response for the UK military</a>.</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Overview </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}">&nbsp;</span></strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Cambridge Consultants undertakes over 300 technology, design and consulting projects every year. You will get to work across the broad range of markets, from Consumer Devices to Industrial Systems to Defence and National Security. The Electronics and Software group is a cohesive team of multi-disciplinary experts in everything to do with embedded systems and devices – whether that’s electronics, embedded software, physics, control, communications, security or algorithm design.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re much more interested in the engineer you can become than the one you are now, and we mentor our team to grow them into brilliant technologists. We need people who are enthusiastic about learning, keen to pick up new skills, and can show evidence of a rigorous approach to solving real-world problems. An ability to learn and a determination to grow are more important than the knowledge you already have.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Your responsibilities</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}">&nbsp;</span></strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">With lots of support and guidance from your peers, you will work as part of our technical team on client assignments in multi-disciplinary projects for a wide range of markets. You may work on one or more projects at a time, in a variety of different disciplines and roles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will work on the design and implementation of systems for a wide range of applications and products. You will have many opportunities to develop your technical design skills for analogue and digital hardware, information engineering, embedded software, control, communications and whole product design. This could include writing software in C for embedded targets, writing SystemVerilog for FPGAs, PCB design and hardware testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will have the chance to interact directly with clients at all phases of projects, from requirements capture and progress updates to final handover.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>About you</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re looking for applicants with the following experience or skills:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">An excellent degree or PhD in general, electrical, electronic or information engineering, computer science or physics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience through university, work or home projects in at least one of the following areas, and enthusiasm for learning about the others:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">PCB design</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Digital electronics (processors, memory, DSP, Verilog, VHDL)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analogue electronics (general, interfaces, RF, power)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span data-contrast="auto">Software implementation in C, C++, Rust, or a similar programming language</span>&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Some projects at Cambridge Consultants are subject to security restrictions.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">This role requires you to obtain a Security Check level security clearance ( <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant</a> ). You must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We welcome applications from recent graduates with industrial experience, final year students and graduates with relevant academic course or research experience.  We are looking for excellence and are as interested in your skills and ability to learn quickly as we are in your experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Along with your CV, please describe why you are attracted to this position, what you feel you offer Cambridge Consultants, and any achievements that you are particularly proud of. We are especially interested to hear about any software, electronics or engineering projects you have done, for a hobby, for work or for university.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied.</strong><br></p> <hr> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p></div>

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