Electrical and electronic engineering Jobs in the UK with a Sponsor Licence: 97 Open (Oct 2026)
- Open roles at licensed employers
- 97
- Graduate, internship & apprenticeship
- 7
- Employers hiring
- 45
- Cities
- 8
Roles first seen in the last 30 days and still open. Updated weekly.
Electrical and electronic engineering graduate jobs, internships and apprenticeships open now
- Graduate Electronic Engineer
This graduate role develops mission-critical technologies for high-performance networking, space systems, software radios and underwater systems. It suits an electrical or electronic engineering graduate who wants project-team work, coaching and exposure to RF, digital design, software or firmware.
Ask about this role - Graduate Electronic Engineer (Wireless)
The work involves designing high-performance digital, RF and analogue electronics for products, with a strong focus on problem solving and understanding how systems work. It suits an enthusiastic early-career engineer who enjoys making things and delivering technology solutions.
Ask about this role - Graduate Electronics Firmware Engineer
Working under technical supervision, you would help develop and maintain electronic engineering solutions across new and legacy products while applying academic knowledge to practical engineering tasks. It suits a graduate seeking structured experience in electronics firmware and engineering processes.
Ask about this role - Junior Embedded Engineer (RTOS)
This is a junior embedded engineering position focused on real-time operating systems. It suits an early-career electronics or embedded-systems candidate interested in developing embedded technology within a team working on optical computing.
Ask about this role - Campus ASIC Engineer (Intern)
This internship concerns ASIC hardware and software engineering within a development team that builds and maintains a trading platform. It suits a student or intern interested in custom hardware, software, data science and research-led engineering.
Ask about this role - Junior Controls Engineer
You would design, develop, test and commission airport control systems, then support them after they become operational. The role suits a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in aviation and technical consultancy.
Ask about this role - FPGA Engineer - Quantum Networking (Early Career)
This early-career role focuses on FPGA and embedded systems for quantum networking. It suits a graduate with a strong academic, project or placement background in electronic engineering, computer engineering or embedded systems, alongside some relevant experience.
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What kinds of electrical and electronic engineering roles are open
- Electronics and hardware design: 61 roles
- Embedded and firmware: 23 roles
- Power and electrical systems: 7 roles
- Controls and instrumentation: 6 roles
What electrical and electronic engineering graduates do in the UK
The largest group is electronics and hardware design, with 61 roles. Day to day, these jobs can involve designing analogue, digital, RF or power electronics, selecting and characterising devices, creating circuit and PCB designs, preparing test methods and validation plans, and testing hardware as part of a wider product or system.
Embedded and firmware roles account for 23 positions and focus on software or firmware running on electronic devices, including development, integration, verification and maintenance. Power and electrical systems roles cover power conversion, batteries, motors, distribution and protection, while controls and instrumentation roles involve designing, testing, commissioning and supporting control systems.
- Electronics and hardware design: circuit, PCB, RF and product hardware development, with prototyping and testing.
- Embedded and firmware: software and firmware for electronic systems, often across development, integration and verification.
- Power and electrical systems: power electronics, electrical architecture, power systems and related integration work.
- Controls and instrumentation: control-system design, commissioning, testing and operational support.
What employers ask for
The descriptions specifically mention electrical, electronic, software, controls or engineering degrees, or equivalent experience. They ask for skills including problem solving, analytical thinking, technical communication, collaboration, curiosity, resilience and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, partners or customers. Some early-career adverts accept strong academic, project or placement experience.
Named technical requirements vary by role. They include RF, digital and analogue design, FPGA and embedded systems, embedded C, software development, systems architecture and integration, model-based design, microwave simulation, PCB design, metrology, risk assessment, power electronics and safety-critical systems. Several descriptions also refer to requirements capture, verification, validation, qualification, testing and commissioning.
- Software and hardware: embedded C, firmware, FPGA, software development, PCB design and RF, digital or analogue electronics.
- Engineering methods: systems architecture, integration, modelling, simulation, verification, validation, qualification and testing.
- Project skills: planning, scheduling, risk assessment, documentation, stakeholder communication and working with suppliers or partners.
- Qualifications and experience: a relevant engineering degree, or equivalent experience, with academic projects, placements or some relevant experience useful for early-career roles.
Which employers and sectors are hiring
Manufacturing has the most vacancies, with 41 roles, followed by Technology and software and Engineering, research and design, each with 21. Finance and insurance has 6 roles, while Logistics and transport has 1. The role mix therefore spans product and hardware development, advanced engineering and research, software-linked engineering, and finance-related technology work.
Among the named employers with the most roles are Universal Quantum with 8, Filtronic and Fractile with 7 each, BAE Systems and Oxford Quantum Circuits with 5 each, and Lumai with 4. Rolls-Royce, Dyson, IONATE and Jane Street each have 3. Vacancies are concentrated in London and Cambridge, with further roles in Haywards Heath, Bristol, Reading, Oxford and Sedgefield.
- Manufacturing: Universal Quantum, Filtronic, BAE Systems, Lumai, Rolls-Royce and Dyson are among the listed employers.
- Technology and software: Fractile is the largest named employer in this sector in the facts.
- Engineering, research and design: Oxford Quantum Circuits and IONATE are among the listed employers.
- Finance and insurance: Jane Street has 3 listed roles.
Applying as an international student
Graduate roles are limited, so internships, placements and apprenticeships can be important ways to build relevant evidence. A role asking for a little experience may still suit a strong graduate if your degree projects, laboratory work, placement or personal engineering work demonstrates the required skills. Match your application to the advert rather than relying on the job title alone.
A sponsor licence means that an employer is licensed to sponsor workers, not that every vacancy offers sponsorship. Read the advert and ask the employer whether the specific role can support your circumstances. Check the Graduate visa route and the current Skilled Worker rules on GOV.UK before making decisions about applications or eligibility.
- Show relevant projects clearly, including what you designed, tested, programmed or improved.
- Name the tools, languages and engineering methods you used, where the advert asks for them.
- Check location and attendance requirements, as some roles describe regular or full-time site attendance.
- Confirm visa and sponsorship details for the individual vacancy with the employer and GOV.UK.
Employers with a sponsor licence hiring for electrical and electronic engineering
| Employer | Sector | Open roles |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Quantum | Manufacturing | 8 |
| Filtronic | Manufacturing | 7 |
| Fractile | Technology & software | 7 |
| BAE Systems | Manufacturing | 5 |
| Oxford Quantum Circuits | Engineering, research & design | 5 |
| Lumai | Manufacturing | 4 |
| Rolls-Royce | Manufacturing | 3 |
| Dyson | Manufacturing | 3 |
| IONATE | Engineering, research & design | 3 |
| Jane Street | Finance & insurance | 3 |
| Nu Quantum Ltd | Manufacturing | 3 |
| Citi | Finance & insurance | 2 |
| Cambridge GaN Devices | Engineering, research & design | 2 |
| Wayve | Engineering, research & design | 2 |
| PsiQuantum | Technology & software | 2 |
Where the roles are
- London: 22 roles
- Cambridge: 14 roles
- Haywards Heath: 8 roles
- Bristol - The Crescent: 7 roles
- Bristol: 6 roles
- Reading: 5 roles
- Oxford HQ: 4 roles
- Sedgefield: 4 roles
Other open electrical and electronic engineering roles worth a look
Not senior, at employers on the sponsor register; some ask for a few years' experience.
- Software & Control Systems Engineer
The role covers control, monitoring and software solutions across the engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, verification and deployment. It suits an engineer with experience in software, controls, systems integration or model-based design.
Ask about this role - Software and Controls Engineer
You would develop and test software applications for vehicle control systems, helping design, develop and verify control architectures across new and existing platforms. The work suits an engineer comfortable collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and customers on safe, reliable systems.
Ask about this role - Power Electronics Engineer
This power electronics role involves specifying, designing and testing circuits for new appliance products, including power conversion, battery management and motor drives. It suits an engineer interested in device selection, design documentation, validation and multidisciplinary hardware development.
Ask about this role - Electrical & Electronics Engineers
The work covers electrical systems, electronics, power systems and electrical integration for aerospace products, including electrical machines, power distribution, protection and control systems. It suits an engineer with a relevant degree and experience in complex engineering environments.
Ask about this role - Process Integration Hardware Engineer
You would help implement manufacturing processes for future AR LED components, taking development from research towards production. The work includes metrology planning, project tracking, risk assessment and coordination with internal teams, external partners and vendors.
Ask about this role - Advanced Embedded Software Engineer
This experienced embedded software role covers the full lifecycle, from requirements and architecture to implementation, verification, integration and qualification. It suits an embedded software professional with deep embedded C expertise and a strong background in safety-critical systems.
Ask about this role - RF Engineer
You would design, develop and optimise RF solutions for quantum computing systems, combining passive RF and PCB design with microwave simulation, prototyping, characterisation and hands-on testing. It suits an RF engineer who enjoys taking hardware from requirements through deployment.
Ask about this role - Electronics Operator
This electronics operator role is suited to someone seeking practical work with electronic products and technology. The description highlights a technology-focused environment with training and development, while the title indicates an operational electronics position rather than an engineering design role.
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Frequently asked questions
How many electrical and electronic engineering jobs are open in the UK?
This page tracks 97 roles at employers that hold a UK sponsor licence over the stated 30-day window. There are 54 roles that are not senior, including 7 graduate, internship or apprenticeship roles in the facts.
Are there graduate jobs in electrical and electronic engineering?
Yes, but the graduate, internship and apprenticeship group is small compared with the full list, with 7 roles. Internships, placements and apprenticeships can help you build the project or practical experience that other early-career adverts request.
Can I apply for these roles on a Graduate visa?
The Graduate visa route may allow eligible international graduates to work in the UK without relying on sponsorship during that route. Eligibility and what happens afterwards depend on current Home Office rules, so check the Graduate visa and Skilled Worker guidance on GOV.UK.
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How to read this page
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