Microelectronics Design Methodology Engineers Industrial Placement
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,961 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | STFC |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1308 |
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Organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Salary: £24,961 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Interview Date: December 2025 / January 2026
About the Role
Are you studying Electronic Engineering or a similar subject? Do you want to stretch your technical skills and work with cutting-edge chip design tools? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of specialist design methodology engineers and contribute to microelectronics research across Europe.
This placement offers hands-on experience in a wide range of areas including analogue and digital circuit design, FPGA systems, and device modelling. You’ll be part of a collaborative team solving complex engineering challenges and supporting projects across Europe.
If you’re passionate about microelectronics and problem-solving, and excited by the idea of making an impact on leading-edge research, we encourage you to apply. Successful placement students may also be considered for future graduate opportunities within STFC.
Key Responsibilities
- Support European-wide microelectronics projects
- Work on analogue, digital, FPGA and device-level design challenges
- Apply your skills to real-world problems using advanced design tools
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute to team-based problem solving
- Gain experience in chip design, modelling and simulation
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists across STFC
Person Specification
Essential Criteria (assessed via shortlisting and/or interview):
✔Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree and returning to complete your studies after the placement (S)
✔Required or have requested to undertake an industrial placement year (S)
✔Eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)
✔Available to start in summer 2026 (S)
✔Minimum of three A-levels at grade C or above, including Mathematics or equivalent qualifications (S)
✔Excellent understanding of basic electronic circuit principles (S&I)
✔Genuine interest in microelectronics and chip design tools (S&I)
✔Desire to improve your understanding and support others in learning (S&I)
✔Conscientious, reliable and able to communicate technical information clearly in English (S&I)
To view the full job description and explore our employee benefits, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers site.
Employee Benefits
✔30 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days
✔Flexible working hours
✔Defined average salary pension scheme
✔Free parking and accessible public transport links
✔Excellent learning and development opportunities
✔Cycle to work scheme
More about our benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
Application Guidance
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based on how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Why Join Us?
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
Salary: £24,961 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Interview Date: December 2025 / January 2026
About the Role
Are you studying Electronic Engineering or a similar subject? Do you want to stretch your technical skills and work with cutting-edge chip design tools? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of specialist design methodology engineers and contribute to microelectronics research across Europe.
This placement offers hands-on experience in a wide range of areas including analogue and digital circuit design, FPGA systems, and device modelling. You’ll be part of a collaborative team solving complex engineering challenges and supporting projects across Europe.
If you’re passionate about microelectronics and problem-solving, and excited by the idea of making an impact on leading-edge research, we encourage you to apply. Successful placement students may also be considered for future graduate opportunities within STFC.
Key Responsibilities
- Support European-wide microelectronics projects
- Work on analogue, digital, FPGA and device-level design challenges
- Apply your skills to real-world problems using advanced design tools
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute to team-based problem solving
- Gain experience in chip design, modelling and simulation
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists across STFC
Person Specification
Essential Criteria (assessed via shortlisting and/or interview):
✔Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree and returning to complete your studies after the placement (S)
✔Required or have requested to undertake an industrial placement year (S)
✔Eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)
✔Available to start in summer 2026 (S)
✔Minimum of three A-levels at grade C or above, including Mathematics or equivalent qualifications (S)
✔Excellent understanding of basic electronic circuit principles (S&I)
✔Genuine interest in microelectronics and chip design tools (S&I)
✔Desire to improve your understanding and support others in learning (S&I)
✔Conscientious, reliable and able to communicate technical information clearly in English (S&I)
To view the full job description and explore our employee benefits, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers site.
Employee Benefits
✔30 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days
✔Flexible working hours
✔Defined average salary pension scheme
✔Free parking and accessible public transport links
✔Excellent learning and development opportunities
✔Cycle to work scheme
More about our benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
Application Guidance
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based on how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Why Join Us?
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
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