About this role
The Electronic Engineering Intern role is intended to provide a broad experience of electronic hardware development, working on a selection of Military & Aerospace projects that contribute directly to the success of the business and its customers. This is a 12 month internship that is specifically designed/geared towards applicants who should be studying towards a relevant sandwich degree that recognises a 12 month industrial placement.
Role Description
Electronic Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and verification of a variety of embedded electronics products, which may include Single Board Computers, Graphics Cards, Sensor Processing products and Network Switches. All are designed for use over extreme temperatures and in harsh environments. Technologies include the latest generation Intel, AMD, NVIDIA and Freescale chipsets using high-speed interconnects and cutting-edge thermal management solutions. You will work with Product Managers and Engineers of many other disciplines to define and develop exceptional products for our military and aerospace customers and ensure that they can be reliably manufactured and tested for many years to come. You will be using modern design entry tools and simulation environments, for both board-level and programmable logic design.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, Implement and Test embedded electronic products
• Perform and understand Hardware Integration and Verification
• Gain knowledge and experience of engineering tools and processes
• Get involved in the development and management of product requirements
• Report verbally on progress and produce clear, concise written documentation
Qualifications/Requirements
• Studying for a degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject with an approved sandwich year.
• Good understanding of computer architectures and embedded systems
• Good creative, problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
Desired Characteristics
• Enthusiasm for the technology and its use in Military & Aerospace applications
• Desire to develop engineering skills in high-speed board & programmable logic design
• Ability to contribute effectively to team-working and group discussions
• Ability to establish and achieve personal deadlines and contribute to meeting project timescales
This is a 12-month Internship and you will need the ability to start at the end of July/beginning of August 2026 depending on the intake date.
Other facts
About Ametek, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annualized sales of approximately $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with approximately 22,500 colleagues across our global network of operating, sales, service, and support locations in 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions.
The AMETEK Growth Model is embedded within our culture and is made up of our four growth strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions. These growth strategies are complemented by a disciplined focus on cash generation, capital deployment, and talent development. Each element of our Growth Model reinforces the others, creating a powerful and scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth.
AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:
• Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for aerospace, medical, power, energy, research and industrial markets.
• Electromechanical Group (EMG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects.
What you'll do
- The intern will design, implement, and test embedded electronic products while performing hardware integration and verification. They will also gain knowledge of engineering tools and processes and report on progress through documentation.
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