About the job

The Graduate Electronics Engineer role at STFC’s RAL Space offers an exceptional opportunity to work on advanced space instrumentation, including analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, VHDL development, and testing of spacecraft and telescope electronics. The position involves working on high-profile space missions such as NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, ESA’s ExoMars rover, and Solar Orbiter instruments. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in electronics CAD tools, functional testing, creating manufacturing drawings, participating in design reviews, and supporting multi-disciplinary projects. The role is part of the STFC Graduate Scheme, providing career development, mentoring, and potential chartered status. Applicants must have at least a 2:1 degree in a relevant field, right to work in the UK, and skills in analogue/digital electronics, VHDL, and circuit verification. Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Benefits include 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working, pension, learning opportunities, cycle to work scheme, and access to world-class research facilities.