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Electronics Systems Engineering Internship - Summer Placement (2027 start)

Cambridge Consultants · United Kingdom

Diagnostics / LaboratoryImported listinginternshipabout 4 hours ago

About The Role

<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Introduction</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking motivated Electronics Summer Placement Students to join our team for a summer placement based full-time at our Cambridge office. This is an exciting opportunity for a student with a strong grounding in electronics to gain hands-on industry experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The placement will last 12 weeks. Successful candidates should be available to start their placement between May and October 2027.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Opportunity </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">During the placement, your time will be split between contributing to a dedicated internal development project and supporting a range of live client projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining practical exposure to electronics design, simulation, testing, and measurement in a professional consultancy environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will also have access to our extensive in-house facilities.  These include: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prototype PCB manufacturing facilities, including SMT pick-and-place, vapour-phase reflow and x-ray inspection</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">EMC emissions test facility</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/wp-content/images/internal/2024_Antenna-Research-Centre_Sales-sheet_HTML/index.html"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">5GHz 360° antenna test facility</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Some interesting electronics projetcs that we’ve previously worked on:</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/overcoming-smart-meter-challenges-for-the-last-5/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Overcoming smart meter challenges for the last 5%</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> by developing a custom ZigBee to Long-Range Radio Bridge</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/low-power-high-performance-smart-wearable-for-accesso/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Design of a low-power, high-performance smart wearable for Accesso</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> integrating multiple radios</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wired.com/video/watch/an-inside-look-at-legos-new-tech-packed-smart-brick"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Collaborating with LEGO®</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> to develop </span><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-inside-look-at-new-lego-smart-brick/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">LEGO® SMART Play™</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> combining custom wireless charging, BLE, a novel magnetic positioning system and NFC tag reading all in one device</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/case-studies/wireless-breakthrough-ocado-smart-platform"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Developing a novel air-interface and bespoke communication systems for the Ocado Smart Platform controlling hundreds of robots in grocery distribution centres</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/next-generation-explosive-ordnance-disposal-for-the-british-army/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Next-generation Explosive Ordnance Disposal for the British Army</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll be doing </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h3>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Field experiments to validate concepts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">PCB level circuit design and laboratory-based design validation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Development of system models</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">As required, present designs, results and conclusions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work as part of a close-knit, multi-disciplinary project team focused on delivering design solutions to our clients</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you can bring </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for someone currently in their penultimate year studying towards a MEng degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline, on track to achieve a 2.1 or above.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will also have:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A solid foundation in electronic principles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with electronics lab equipment (such as soldering irons and oscilloscopes),</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of electronics simulation tools, and experience in electronics design and schematic capture would be highly advantageous.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">An understanding of electronics measurements and lab-based debugging is also desirable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">A motivated and detail-oriented engineer who is motivated towards working in a hands-on laboratory environment will thrive in this role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p>Some projects at Cambridge Consultants are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to obtain a Security Check (SC) level security clearance  ( <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant">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.</p>
<p>Please be aware that, for roles requiring Security Check clearance, applicants will typically need to have been continuously resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years immediately prior to applying for this role in order to meet the requirements for Security Check (SC) clearance.</p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Covering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity.</span></strong></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>
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