UK Year in Industry - PathFinder

Year in Industry Opportunities (2026-2027)

Company	Location	Duration	Opening Date	Deadline	Status	Process	Notes	Apply
🚀 AEROSPACE
AIR Airbus UK	UK (various)	12 months	mid-Sep 2025	Oct 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview → AC	Roles: Aerostructures (A320/30/50), Flight Physics, Project Management, Digital Engineering (wing / data / VR), Quality, Cybersecurity, Wing Structure Design, Spacecraft Engineering & Operations, Future Programmes / Earth Observation, Spacecraft Propulsion, Structures Test Engineering.	View
GE General Electric (GE)	UK (various sites)	12 months	Sep 2025	Oct 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Video Interview	Roles: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Process Improvement / Lean Operations, Cybersecurity, Commercial & Business Operations.	View
SA Spirit AeroSystems	Belfast, UK	12 months	Oct 2025	18 Nov 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview	Roles: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, work on aerostructures (wings, fuselages), advanced materials, composites, quality, R&D, manufacturing.	View
SYN Synopsys	Sheffield	6-12 months	18 Nov 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → Phone Screen → Interview	This 12-month Synopsys CFD internship offers hands-on experience testing and improving ANSYS Fluids software, developing automated and manual tests, and contributing to next-generation simulation tools.	Apply
⚙️ MECHANICAL
SEA Seagate	Londonderry, NI	11 months	12 Nov 2025	5 Jan 2026	Open	Application → Interview → AC	11-month Manufacturing Engineering internship at Seagate, focusing on process optimization and efficiency improvements in high-tech wafer fabrication.	Apply
BBT Balfour Beatty	UK (various)	12 months	-	30 Dec 2025	Open	Application → OA → Interview	Mechanical Engineering in infrastructure / construction: mechanical system maintenance, design, project work, system maintenance, hands-on engineering responsibilities.	Apply
P66 Phillips 66 UK	UK (various)	12 months	Oct 2025	9 Nov 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview	Mechanical engineering projects involving rotating machinery (compressors, turbines), central engineering (maintenance, pipework, plant integrity), reliability engineering, mechanical integrity analysis.	View
SMcK Semple & McKillop	Dorset, UK	12 months	11 Oct 2025	Nov 2025	Closed	Application → Interview	Mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering: design of services for built environment, client meetings, BIM modelling, Revit / AutoCAD, project delivery, technical design, cost management.	View
ATL Atlas Elektronik UK	Winfrith, UK	12 months	-	-	Closed	Application → OA → Interview → Assessment Centre	Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering within naval defence technology: design, innovation, technical problem solving, systems engineering for maritime applications.	View
SPX Spirax Group UK	UK (South West)	12 months	mid-Sep 2025	20 Oct 2025	Closed	Application → Interview	Mechanical Engineering in sustainable energy / steam systems: work on high-temp heat pumps, test system design, system modelling, component specification, experimental testing, data analysis, sustainable technology development.	View
XOM ExxonMobil UK	UK (various)	13 months	Sep 2025	20 Oct 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview	Mechanical Engineering: equipment integrity, rotating machinery (pumps, compressors), inspections, repair planning, technical project work in large-scale energy operations.	View
🔧 MULTI-ROLE OPENINGS
SI Siemens UK	UK (various sites)	12 months	30 Sep 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → Interview	Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, Software, Embedded, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Automation, Power Systems, Industrial Digitalisation, Control Systems.	Apply
CU Cummins	Milton Keynes	12 months	Oct 2025	27 Nov 2025	Open	Application → OA → Interview	Role involves developing expertise in Li-ion cell behavior and thermal management, using advanced simulation tools to support battery pack design, collaborating with technical teams, and documenting insights to guide electrification development.	Apply
SLB SLB	Stonehouse	12 months	Oct 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → Interview	Starting in June 2026, this role focuses on planning and coordinating ruggedized PCB assembly builds for testing, collaborating with reliability and validation teams, reporting inspection results, and applying lessons from qualification testing to improve electronics design and manufacturing processes.	Apply
MB MBDA UK	UK (various)	12 months	Oct 2025	5 Jan 2026	Open	Application → 2-part OA → AC	Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Electronics, Avionics, Software, Test & Validation, Manufacturing, Embedded Systems, Propulsion, Guidance, Sensor Systems, Materials & Composites.	Apply
LEO Leonardo UK	UK (various sites)	12 months	mid-Oct 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → Screening → AC	Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Software, Hardware, Cybersecurity, CS3	Apply
BAE BAE Systems UK	UK (various sites)	12 months	Sep 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → OA → Interview	Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Naval Architecture, Electronics, Avionics, Software, Embedded Systems, Test & Validation, Materials & Composites, Manufacturing, Defence Technology, Cybersecurity, Sensor Systems, Power & Propulsion Engineering.	Apply
TFL Transport for London (TfL)	London	12 months	Oct 2025	mid Nov 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview	Engineering Year in Industry (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems). Working on the London Underground, Overground, and wider transport infrastructure. Excellent Civil/Rail experience.	View
SUL Sulzer	Birmingham	12 months	Nov 2025	Dec 2025	Open	Application → Screening Call → Interview/AC	This 12-month rotational engineering internship at Sulzer offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, supporting real projects involving rotating equipment, process improvements, and project delivery while building technical, commercial, and professional skills within a global engineering organisation.	Apply
🔌 HARDWARE/ELECTRONICS
PQ PQShield	Oxford	12 months	Nov 2025	8 Feb 2026	Open	Application → Interview	Gain hands-on experience in post-quantum cryptography and Hardware IP development for ASICs and FPGAs, working on live projects with mentorship from expert engineers.	Apply
NQCC NQCC (Quantum Hardware)	Didcot, UK	12 months	Sep 2025	19 Oct 2025	Closed	Application → Interview	Work on superconducting-circuit quantum hardware: CAD design, cryogenics, RF / microwave wiring, qubit control setups, dilution refrigerators, prototyping.	View
MET Met Office	Exeter, UK	12 months	Oct 2025	7 Dec 2025	Open	Eligibility → Application → Screening/Interview	Electronics / hardware role: assemble & test radar components, develop hardware modifications, design for maintenance, component sourcing, test instructions & documentation.	Apply
ARM ARM	UK (various)	12 months	Oct 2025	Nov 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Technical Interview	Hardware/Software Engineering Placement. Focus on CPU/GPU architecture, silicon design, verification, and embedded systems. High-tech/semiconductor sector.	View
AL Altera	Marlow	12 months	Oct 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → Screening Call → Interview	This FPGA Hardware Design internship at Altera offers a 13-month, hands-on placement where you work with experts to develop and verify FPGA and SoC designs, prototype new architectures, and support real-world digital systems, while gaining professional development, mentorship, and industry experience.	Apply
MED MediaTek	Cambourne	12 months	11 Nov 2025	Dec 2025	Open	Application → Screening Call → Interview	A 12 month internship in MediaTek’s Cambourne R&D team working on AI-driven design, modelling, and verification of 5G/6G wireless systems, requiring programming skills, ML familiarity, and offering hands-on experience with real cutting-edge communication projects.	Apply
🏎️ AUTOMOTIVE
AST Aston Martin F1	Silverstone / UK	12 months	Sep 2025	early Oct 2025	Closed	Application → OA → AC	Roles offered: Aerodynamics, Engineering & Design, Electronics, Performance Engineering, Mechanical Design, Test & Validation, Manufacturing, Materials/Composites, Software/Tooling (industrial placement / year in industry roles across technical & business support functions).	View
MER Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1	Brackley / Brixworth / UK	12 months	Sep 2025	Applications open for 2 weeks	Closed	Application → OA → Interview → AC	Roles offered: Car Build, Composites, Aerodynamic Design, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing/Production Engineering, Test & Validation, Quality & Metrology, Powertrain/Engine, Electronics/Controls, Systems Engineering, CAD/Design, Tooling, R&D (industrial placements across many technical teams).	View
RBR Red Bull Racing/Powertrains	Milton Keynes / UK	12 months	20 Sep 2025	1 Oct 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview	Roles offered: Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Performance Engineering, Race Strategy, Powertrain Engineering (Red Bull Powertrains: design, manufacturing, assembly, testing), Materials/Composites, CAD/FEA, Test & Validation, Manufacturing Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation.	View
WIL Atlassian Williams Racing	Grove / UK	12 months	Sep 2026	Oct 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Group Interview → AC	Roles historically offered: Performance Systems, Simulation, Aerodynamics, Composites, Vehicle Dynamics, Test & Validation, Manufacturing, Electronics, Materials, CAD/Design, Stress & Structural analysis.	View
MCL McLaren Racing	Woking / UK	12 months	Sep 2025	1 Oct 2025	Closed	Application → Interview → Offer	Roles offered: Engineering Industrial Placements in Composites, Aerodynamics, Design, Vehicle Dynamics, Powertrain support, Race Strategy.	View
ALP Alpine F1 Team	Enstone / UK	12 months	Sep 2025	Oct 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview → AC	Roles offered: Composites, Aerodynamic Design, Stress & Structural analysis, Programme Management placements, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing support, Quality Assurance.	View
JLR Jaguar Land Rover	UK (various)	12 months	TBA	-	Upcoming	Application → OA → Virtual Assessment Centre	Roles offered: Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain & Logistics; Industrial Operations; Hardware & Mechatronics; Electronics & Complex Systems; Future Propulsion Systems; Software; Mechatronics; Engineering Operations; Vehicle Programmes; Programme Management; Advanced Driver Assistance / Systems.	Apply
BN Bentley Motors	Crewe, UK	12 months	Oct 2025	14 Nov 2025	Closed	Application → Online Interview + Presentation	Roles: R&D (Vehicle Motion), Body & Trim Materials, Manufacturing Production, Quality, Mulliner bespoke projects, Product Strategy, Design, Sales & Marketing, Communications. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}	View
NSN Nissan UK	UK (various)	12 months	Sep 2025	-	Closed	Application → Interview → Placement	Roles: R&D Engineering, Market Quality Engineering, Cross-functional industrial placements.	View
TYT Toyota UK	UK (various)	11 months	Nov 2025	Dec 2025	Upcoming	Application → OA → AC → Final Interview	Areas: Engineering (Assembly, Quality, Machining, Press, Paint, Plastics, Casting), Production Control & Supply Chain, HR, Finance.	Apply
VW Volkswagen Group UK	UK (various)	12 months	Autumn 2025	-	Closed	Application → OA → Interview → AC	Roles: business functions, strategy, sales, marketing, technical roles across Volkswagen’s UK brands. 12-month undergraduate placements with structured development.	View
BMW BMW Group UK	UK (various)	6-12 months	3 Nov 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → OA → Interview → AC	Engineering placements: Manufacturing Engineering & Assembly, Bespoke Engineering (Electrical, Liaison), Field Quality, Final Assembly & Finish, Design & Innovation roles.	Apply
🏭 OTHER
NG National Grid	UK (Various)	12 months	12 Nov 2025	Rolling	Open	Application → OA → Interview → AC	Engineering Industrial Placement (Electrical Power, Systems, Mechanical). Focus on the UK energy network, transmission, distribution, and future energy infrastructure.	Apply
FRA Frazer-Nash Consultancy	UK (Various)	12 months	Oct 2025	Nov 2025	Closed	Application → OA → Interview	Industrial Placement - Systems & Design Engineer. High-end technical consulting across Defence, Energy, Transport, and Security sectors. Requires strong analytical skills.	View
EA Electronic Arts	Birmingham	12 months	Nov 2025	Dec 2025	Open	Application → OA → Interview	A 12-month C++ gameplay/UI engineering internship on EA’s F1 franchise in Birmingham, working with designers, artists, and engineers to develop new racing game features in a collaborative hybrid environment.	Apply

💡 Pro Tips:

Apply ASAP - most run on first-come-first-served basis
Check company websites directly for the most up-to-date information
Prepare for online assessments (numerical, logical, situational judgement)
Many defence companies require UK Security Clearance (typically 5 years UK residency)
Tailor your CV and cover letter for each role
Use platforms like Gradcracker, Bright Network, and Prosple for more listings

UK Engineering Year in Industry

Year in Industry Opportunities (2026-2027)

Got info to share? 📝

© Stimulate 2025 - Follow us on socials here!