Engineering Undergraduate Industrial Placement - September 2026
Salary £ Competitive
Ulverston
Vacancy listed 07/11/2025
Application deadline 31/03/2026
Details
Undergraduate Industrial Placement 2026

About the Placement
We are inviting undergraduates to apply for a one-year industrial placement starting in September 2026 at our facility in Ulverston, Cumbria.
 
This opportunity offers hands-on experience within a highly skilled engineering and manufacturing environment, working alongside specialists in design engineering, electronics, and embedded software.

You will contribute to real projects that advance subsea imaging and sensor technology, gaining exposure to:

  • SONAR system design, development, and testing
  • Embedded software development and hardware integration
  • Electronics design and prototyping
  • Housing design and proving
  • Product verification and validation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration between R&D, production, and test engineering teams

Who We’re Looking For
This placement is ideal for undergraduates studying:
  • Electronic or Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science / Embedded Systems
  • Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics

We’re looking for motivated individuals who enjoy problem-solving, have strong analytical and communication skills, and are keen to apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering challenges.

What You’ll Gain
  • Experience in a world-class subsea technology business
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers and scientists
  • Exposure to product design, testing, and lifecycle processes
  • A competitive placement salary
  • The opportunity to make a real contribution to projects shaping the future of subsea exploration

How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now link by 31st January 2026.  Please include your CV, a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the placement, what you are looking to get from it, and details of your degree course including expected graduation year.
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