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Software Engineering Internship (2027 start)

CompanyCambridge Consultants
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will design, develop, and test embedded software for complex communication systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including projects involving digital electronics, FPGAs, and RF systems.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
822
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We do deep tech, you create the future… we are Cambridge Consultants. We do extraordinary, new-to-the-world deep tech innovation. What is deep tech? It’s a mindset; a bold strategy that harnesses radical science and engineering to achieve things no-one else can. It enables our clients to gain unassailable commercial advantage from defendable technology that they own. Markets are redefined, and the world takes notice. As the deep tech powerhouse of Capgemini, we’re ready to work with you to create technologies, services and products that have never been seen before. And which will transform business, society and the planet. If your ambition is to shatter the status quo, it’s time to get the future you want – with the power of deep tech. We are global team of 800 bright, talented people, delivering work across 35 countries from offices in Cambridge (UK) Boston (USA), Singapore and Tokyo. We have more than 140 laboratories and over 200,000 square feet of world-class design and development facilities. Our people are united by the ambition to turn brilliant, breakthrough ideas into scaled technologies, products and services. Cambridge Consultants is trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands and most ambitious start-ups to achieve their critical technology-based aspirations – and we’ve been doing it for more than 60 years.
About the Role

 

Introduction 

We are looking for enthusiastic engineering students to join the Software Department and contribute to exciting projects in telecommunications and beyond. Cambridge Consultants has a rich history in satellite and cellular communications, and as we expand our capabilities to include innovative new communications systems, we are looking for individuals who can contribute to real world solutions for our clients.  

Successful candidates can join us between May-September 2027.      

There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.    

  

  

Your role

From day one, you’ll be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary development team, tackling real technical challenges while receiving guidance and training from experienced engineers. You’ll gain access to designing and developing embedded software to the highest possible standard.    

Each project is different, and you will get involved at all stages of the development lifecycle.   

We can’t talk about everything we do, but here are some of our past projects we get excited about:  

 

What you'll be doing 

During your internship, you will likely: 

  • Design, develop, and test embedded software for complex systems used in both terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications networks.
  • Contribute to a wide range of projects that span the full software development lifecycle. 
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary and supportive team, gaining exposure to systems involving digital electronics, FPGAs, RF and optics. 
  • Work with industry best practices such as continuous integration, automated testing and analysis, and model-based systems engineering. 

  

What you can bring   

We’re looking for applicants who:  

  • Are currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.  
  • Are eligible to undertake a 12-month industrial placement as part of their course.  
  • Have knowledge of, and experience using, one or more programming languages. We have current projects utilising Python, C/C++, Rust, Go, and Elixir. 

In addition, experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous (though not essential) 

  • Experience developing embedded software  
  • Knowledge of electronics and physical interactions with software
  • Signal processing, data science or AI knowledge   

 

Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules.

Covering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity.  

 

By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied.

 

Key Skills
Embedded softwarePythonCC++RustGoElixirDigital electronicsFPGAsRFOpticsContinuous integrationAutomated testingModel-based systems engineeringSignal processingData science
Categories
SoftwareEngineeringTechnologyScience & Research