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You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of markets, developing innovative products and technologies for sectors including Consumer, Medical and Healthcare, Industrial Systems, Aerospace, Telecoms, Defence and National Security. We mentor our graduates to develop their skills, explore new challenges and take on increasing responsibility.\nWe’re looking for Electronics graduates who want to work on real product developments across a range of industries and technologies. You’ll need to be willing to face a challenge and work with a range of different technologies across a variety of tasks. In return we can offer the chance to tackle some of the hardest engineering problems around. \nSuccessful candidates can join us between May - October 2027. \nThere 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. \nOverview \nCambridge Consultants undertakes over 300 technology, design and consulting projects every year. You will have the opportunity to work across the broad range of markets, from Healthcare Devices to Industrial Systems, Aerospace and Telecoms. We mentor our graduates to develop their skills and take on increasing responsibility. \nWe’re much more interested in the engineer you can become than the one you are now, and we provide structured mentoring and hands on support to help you grow into a confident and 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. \nYour responsibilities \nWithlots 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. \nYou will have the chance to interact directly with clients at all phases of projects, from requirements capture and progress updates through delivery to final handover. You will collaborate closely with software, RF, signal processing, mechanical and AI engineers. \n What you’ll be doing \nCambridge Consultants works on a wide range of product and system developments for a broad range of clients. We will give you the time, support and opportunities needed to apply your skills confidently and build a reputation as a reliable member of the team. We’ll give you the time and support needed to learn how to apply your skills to client projects and create a solid reputation for yourself as a reliable, safe pair of hands for day-to-day electronic design across a mix of project teams. Your tasks may include: \nDesign and implement systems for a variety of applications and products. \nDevelop analogue and digital hardware, PCB layouts, and FPGA designs (Verilog/VHDL). \nHands-on testing and debugging in the lab. \nOpportunities to gain experience in embedded software (C/C++) and system-level design. \nRecent projects include: \nCollaborating with LEGO to develop LEGO® SMART Play™ \nDeveloping bespoke communication systems for robotics platforms. \nPrototyping large airborne antennas for global 5G coverage. \nCreating secure satellite communication systems. \nConnecting the unconnected with affordable Digital Radio Mondiale technology \nWhat you can bring \nAn excellent degree or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related subject. \nSolid understanding of fundamental electronic theory and principles. \nPractical experience through university, work, or personal projects in one or more of: \n - Analogue electronics (interfaces, RF, power) \n - Digital electronics (processors, DSP, Verilog/VHDL)\n - PCB design\nEnthusiasm for designing things and making them work. \nAbility to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.\nPlease ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules. Please also include your university grades achieved to date and your predicted final grade.\nCovering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity. \nSome of our projects at Cambridge Consultants are subject to security restrictions. If you apply for a position supporting Defence and Security projects, you will be required to obtain a Security Check (SC) level security clearance ( United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant ). 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.\nPlease 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.\nBy 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. 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