Electronic Component Engineering Graduate; Aerospace

Opportunity

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is recruiting for its 2026 Graduate Scheme – Electronic Component Engineering Pathway.

This is a structured development pathway, designed to train and develop you into a fully capable Component Engineer within an aerospace engineering environment. From day one you will begin developing the technical knowledge required to support the selection, approval and life‑cycle management of electronic and electromechanical components used within critical aerospace products. Throughout the programme you will build both technical and commercial understanding, with the expectation that you will progress into a permanent Electronic Component Engineering role at the end of the programme.

• Electronic component compatibility analysis and identification of approved alternatives
• Electronic component obsolescence management and mitigation strategies
• Supporting supplier technical queries and component investigations
• Maintaining engineering component data within ERP and component management systems
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Preparing technical documentation and engineering recommendations
• Supporting Engineering teams with electronic component selection and replacement strategies

You’ll take responsibility early, working on real business‑critical challenges that directly impact product availability, cost, and risk. You’ll be supported through on‑the‑job learning, mentoring, and structured development. By the end of the programme, you will have developed the capability to operate as a Electronic Component Engineer within Ontic.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A degree (or predicted degree) of at least a 2:1 in Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• An interest in Electronic Component Engineering as a long‑term career.
• Interest in electronic and electromechanical components and their application within complex engineering systems.
• Curiosity and motivation to develop deep technical knowledge.
• Enjoyment of analytical problem‑solving and identifying practical technical solutions.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and comfort working through technical challenges where there isn’t always a straightforward answer.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoyment of working with technical data and engineering systems.
• Collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships across engineering, supply chain and manufacturing teams.
• Akeenness to continuously learn and develop within a specialist engineering discipline.

This role will suit candidates who enjoy technical investigation, life‑cycle management and problem‑solving, and who are motivated to develop into a specialist electronic component engineer within a regulated aerospace environment.

Start Date: September
2026

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10 hours paid volunteering time
• Annual bonus scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Retail discounts and offers