Graduate Hardware Engineer (Sept 2026) – L3Harris Technologies
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Start Date: September 2026
Job ID: 28864
Application deadline: 4th January 2026
About L3Harris
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent with a focus on customers’ mission and professional growth. Our inclusive environment promotes work‑life success and is grounded in values, community dedication and excellence.
L3Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber to protect national security.
Role Overview
We are seeking electronics graduates to join our hardware team working on next‑generation Information Resilience and Electronic Warfare technology. You will be an integral part of a team involved in the design, development and verification of electronics modules for the CATAPAN and Corvus product families.
Responsibilities
* Take a role in PCB Engineering activities for key engineering development programmes.
* Design, develop and verify electronics modules for product families.
* Gain exposure to high‑speed digital and RF technologies.
* Work closely with mechanical engineers and embedded software developers to integrate solutions.
Qualifications
* 2:1 or above in Electronic Engineering.
* Solid understanding of the fundamentals of analogue and digital electronics.
* Demonstrated passion for technology and staying current with latest innovations.
* Willingness to learn and tenacious approach to problem solving.
* Strong interpersonal skills and self‑starter, able to work as part of a team and independently.
Benefits
* £3,000 to £6,000 DV Bonus – clearance dependent.
* Hybrid working where possible.
* Half‑day finish on a Friday.
* 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
* Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
* Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution.
* Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x).
* Group income protection.
* Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Employee assistance programme providing mental health and wellbeing support.
* Professional membership reimbursement.
What You Can Expect
* Immersive induction into L3Harris – who we are and how we work.
* Structured technical training programme delivered through the School of Systems Engineering.
* Personal development workshops to support career progression.
* Dedicated support structure with a peer buddy, manager, project mentor and Early Careers Lead.
* Membership to our internal Early Careers network, Cerebrum, and other Employee Resource Groups.
* Funded IET membership and the opportunity to work towards professional registration.
Important to Know
Due to the nature of our work many roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and be eligible for access to classified information, subject to government security checks.
Equal Opportunity Statement
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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