Early Careers & Summer Opportunities

Early Careers

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Why come to Plextek?

Would you like to work on novel healthcare solutions, smart city technology, advanced robotic systems or sensors for autonomous drones? What about cutting-edge radio networks or airfield radar? One of the great advantages of working here is that no two projects are the same. If you are an enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated person who thrives on variety, enjoys learning new skills and facing exciting challenges then this is the place to be. 

What to expect when you join

We are a friendly, hard–working team who will support you through your early career with mentoring and exciting projects. We’ll introduce you to a broad range of commercial activities, giving you all the equipment you need to ensure you have the best start to your career. Our office is open plan, with a laboratory in the building. 

“Having joined Plextek as a graduate in 2017, I was originally attracted to the Company due to their extensive work on RF and microwave based systems. With now over seven years of experience, I’ve had the chance to work on a variety of projects, as well as access to a mentor scheme and a yearly training budget to pursue relevant continuing professional development (CPD) courses. Additionally, not only have I worked on several projects involving RF but Plextek has also helped me to pursue my other interests in embedded software engineering, which is something I only discovered a passion for recently. I now regularly get involved with projects that require either or both skillsets, which benefits both me and the company.”

Daniel Tomlinson
Daniel Tomlinson

Consultant

Graduate Engineers

Our graduate engineers are exposed to a wide variety of projects and experiences. If you are an enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated person who thrives on variety, enjoys learning new skills and facing exciting challenges then this is the place to be.

As a graduate engineer, you will be given a personal development plan targeted to your individual needs. It includes both on and off the job training activities that are designed to provide a range of relevant skills and knowledge while developing your practical experience. You will also be assigned a mentor to help you develop your technical skills whilst providing general career advice and guidance. We have monthly team socials and you’ll be part of an amazing group of minds, all making a difference to our technology-driven world. 

Paid Summer Internship

Each year, we take on Summer Students to learn first-hand about being part of a consultancy, working alongside our engineering and research teams on actual project work. 

We treat our summer students exactly the same as we treat our regular employees. We’ll assign you a line manager, mentor your progress and introduce you to a broad range of commercial activities. We offer a stimulating environment that will challenge you to perform at your best. We provide full support and training. 

We welcome applications from students ideally in their second and third years of a four-year course, with a view to a placement in the summer months. Students should have a genuine interest in working at Plextek as a graduate – we use the summer placement as an opportunity for you to get to know us and us to get to know you.  The best students are then offered graduate roles as well as sponsorship for their final year. 

Before applying, consider whether the range of technologies in which we operate and our location is right for you.  If your university is part of the UKESF scheme www.ukesf.org you can apply for our scholarships through UKESF. However, we also offer additional places for direct applicants: send your CV to recruit@plextek.com and explain your interests, experience and why sensing and communication technologies would meet your technical aspirations. 

Plextek offers a wide variety of projects, and as a summer student they will tailor the project to your strengths – it’s worth going for it, even if you’re not sure about your experience or abilities.

Liam Soutter

Summer Intern

I highly recommend anyone who is looking for an internship/placement in areas such as embedded software, radar and RF to contact Plextek – the mix of a collaborative environment where you can learn from so many different people, and the freedom to have a real impact on your own project, makes it such a fulfilling place to work.

Harry Upton

Summer Intern

Liam Soutter
Summer Intern – Liam Soutter

We spoke with Liam Soutter, a Summer Placement Student from the University of Southampton, about his experience at Plextek.  

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Summer Intern – Harry Upton

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