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Optical and Satellite Communications Software Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Bristol Area💼 Full-time💰 $24,246–$24,246🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing 3D-printed and CNC'ed parts for prototype systems, coding and testing software, and integrating hardware for optical airborne connectivity and RF satellite communication systems.

Role type

Undergraduate placement software engineer (optical and satellite communications)

Builds

Prototype systems for optical airborne connectivity and RF satellite communication

Domain

Aerospace, optical communications, radio-frequency systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Programming experience with processors and microcontrollers (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino), knowledge of information theory, knowledge of control theory

Preferred skills

Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, RF systems Engineering

Technologies

Raspberry Pi, Arduino

Responsibilities

Designing 3D-printed and CNC'ed parts for prototype systems, Coding and testing software, Integrating hardware and assisting with trials in the lab and in outdoor field tests

Seniority

Undergraduate placement

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