Microelectronics Design
Job Description
Full Job Description
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Are you studying for a degree in Electronic Engineering or similar? Do you want your technical skills to be stretched and enhanced by working on leading-edge projects? If yes, then apply to join our team of specialist design methodology engineers, and be part of the research and training activities for a community of 650 universities.
Overview of our Industrial Placement scheme
STFC’s incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you’ll become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start. You’ll be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Early Careers Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.
STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours. For more information on our full list of benefits, please visit here.
Summary of responsibilities
This challenging placement will offer the opportunity to get directly involved in our projects. We work on a wide range of problems from novel device modelling, complex analogue circuits, reprogrammable FPGA based systems to large digital ICs implemented at very small transistor geometries.
Whatever your specific interest, analogue, digital, devices etc. you will gain valuable experience and be allowed to demonstrate your initiative and apply your skills to challenging problems.
We recruit the best students and further opportunities may then exist for you to return to STFC after completion of your studies as a Graduate Microelectronics Engineer. If you love microelectronics, enjoy problem solving, get a kick out of making things work and relish the idea of working on leading-edge topics then we encourage you to apply.
In order to apply for this placement, we are looking for the following:
Essential:
- Currently be enrolled on a relevant undergraduate degree course
- Be required or have requested to take a placement year
- Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
- Have a minimum of three A-levels at grade C or above one of which must be mathematics, or alternative qualifications of an equivalent level
- Have an excellent understanding of fundamental principles of basic electronic circuits
- Enjoy solving challenging electronic engineering problems and have a genuine interest in discovering more about silicon chips and microelectronics design tools
- Conscientious, reliable and hardworking with good interpersonal skills and the ability to identify and communicate relevant technical information in English
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 would recommend you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.
We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.