Graduate Engineer - IA Hardware, Systems Engineering

Graduate Engineer - IA Hardware, Systems Engineering

Join Roke as a Graduate Engineer in IA Hardware and Systems Engineering. Roke is a 60‑year‑old technology company that works on cutting‑edge projects from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Sensors, Communications and more, including pioneering work for the Mars Beagle Lander.

September 2026

As a Roke graduate you will gain a broad mix of technical and soft‑skill training. In the first six weeks you’ll attend a bootcamp with fellow graduates where you will sharpen your skills before moving onto live projects. Over the first two years you will receive ongoing technical and soft‑skill training, develop a personal Roke portfolio that supports salary reviews and career aspirations, and have pastoral care and coaching through line management.

Roke uses a project‑oriented structure that encourages learning across a range of engineering disciplines. Your responsibilities may include:

• Systems engineering for complex hardware and software solutions.
• RF design, power‑supply design, and FPGA development.
• Embedded and front‑end software development.
• Modelling and simulation work.
• Running and leading small technical teams.
• Participating in bidding activities and client interactions.
• Flexibility to try new skills and roles, supported by senior engineers who regularly change projects.

Roke fosters a campus‑like feel with a relaxed dress code and a focus on people. The company supports Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSRGs) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), along with a range of employee‑led clubs (gaming, food, football, climbing, cyber security, astronomy, and more). Company events include a summer music festival, bonfire night, and Christmas party.

Your CV and application form will be reviewed by our hiring community. If you are a good fit you will be invited to an assessment centre where you will meet the technical teams, hear from a senior leader, receive a tour, interview, and participate in team exercises. Lunch and travel expenses are covered.

Roke encourages applications from neurodiverse people and will arrange an alternative interview process and reasonable adjustments where needed.

• Mechanical hardware design and development.
• Systems design and network/communications systems.
• Systems engineering lifecycle knowledge.
• Requirements engineering and system architecture.
• Systems testing experience.
• Technical drawing and CAD software tools.
• UML and Archimate modelling.
• Practical skills such as soldering, hardware assembly, prototyping, etc.

Due to the nature of this position, you must achieve SC clearance before starting. Applicants should be British citizens and have resided in the UK for the last five years.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting

Roke offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits covering health and wellbeing, savings and protection, life, leisure and entertainment.

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