Description Developing Muon Detector and Spectrometer Technologies Industrial Placement Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Salary: £24,961 per annum Hours: Full-time, 37 hours Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 12months Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Closing Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025 Interview Date: Dec 2025 / Jan 2026 Start Date: September 2026 Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate. Are you studying for a degree in Electronic Engineering or similar? Do you want your technical skills to be stretched and enhanced by working with the latest design tools for chip design? If yes, then apply to join our team of specialist design methodology engineers, and help elevate microelectronics research across Europe. Brief overview of the scheme STFC’s incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists, and technicians in highly collaborative environments. With an STFC Industrial Placement you will become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start. We’ll provide challenges that match your skills, and each placement is a unique opportunity to pursue your career interests. You will be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Early Careers Development 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. About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities This challenging role will offer the opportunity to get directly involved in supporting projects across Europe. 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, problem solving, and the idea of making an impact on leading-edge microelectronics research, then we encourage you to apply. To apply for this placement, we are looking for the following: Key - Shortlisting (S), at Interview (I) or both (S&I) Essential: Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S) Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S) Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S) Able to commence employment in summer 2026 (S) 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 (S) Have an excellent understanding of fundamental principles of basic electronic circuits (S&I) Enjoy solving challenging electronic engineering problems and have a genuine interest in discovering more about silicon chips and microelectronics design tools (S&I) A desire to improve your own understanding of microelectronics design, and support the learning of others (S&I) Conscientious, reliable and hardworking with good interpersonal skills and the ability to identify and communicate relevant technical information in English (S&I) Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert. You will also need to submit a credible application that highlights your relevant skills and project work Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.