Job Title: Intern - Systems & Electronic Engineer
Location: Tewkesbury
Role Type: 12-month sandwich course placement
We have two opportunities for Systems & Electronic Engineer Interns to join us at Honeywell Aerospace, in Tewkesbury, where you will be responsible for supporting and developing cutting edge solutions for satellite connectivity in the aerospace sector.
This is a hybrid role, 3 days at the office + 2 days work from home, when the project allows, however, you will start the role fulltime in the office, for us to support your learning, and be expected to work from the office during training.
This role is part of our University Relations program, designed to help students and recent graduates launch their careers with hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within Honeywell. This internship is set up for 12 months to cover a sandwich placement starting in July 2027, with the opportunity for a permanent opportunity once you graduate in 2029.
Honeywell Aerospace:
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace, we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defence company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities:
You will work closely with experienced professionals, as well as an assigned buddy, to gain hands-on experience within a friendly and supportive team to be trained to achieve the following:
- Systems and Hardware design of Satellite Communication systems primarily in the L-band (1.5GHz) frequency range
- Testing and debugging electronic systems according to test specifications
- Contribution to design and document reviews for your own and other areas of development
- Providing support to the team to meet project milestones
Qualifications
Key skills and qualifications:
- Full right to work in the UK without the need of sponsorship in the future
- Currently studying a sandwich course degree in Systems, Electronics, Electrical or Communications Engineering, graduating in 2029/30
- Experience in electronic engineering through school, home or industrial projects
- A-level or equivalent in Maths and a Science
- Can commute with ease to our Tewkesbury office
Our offer:
- Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities.
- Skill Development: Access to training and certifications.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education.
- Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments.
- Company Culture: Sense of community, team-building activities, and social events.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Skills Required
- Full right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship in the future
- Currently studying a sandwich-course degree in Systems, Electronics, Electrical, or Communications Engineering
- Expected graduation in 2029 or 2030
- Experience in electronic engineering through school, home, or industrial projects
- A-level or equivalent qualifications in Mathematics and a Science subject
- Ability to commute to the Tewkesbury office
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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