Placement Embedded Software & Electronics Engineer
Summary
A 12-month placement (starting Summer 2027) at Crux Product Design in Bristol: as an embedded software & electronics engineer you develop firmware and design, build and test electronics for client projects in the medical device, pharmaceutical and consumer sectors, using embedded C/C++, schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Salary: Competitive
- Location: Bristol
- Degree required: 1st and above (expected)
- Duration: 12 months
- Starting: Summer 2027
- Disciplines: Software, Systems, Electronics, Electrical
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications may close at any time.
Position Overview
Crux is on the lookout for extremely talented Embedded Software & Electronics Engineers to join us for a 12-month placement, starting Summer 2027.
Crux Embedded Software & Electronics Engineers bring their engineering expertise, including analytical, theoretical, and experimental capabilities to Crux’s client projects. The role is multi-disciplinary and involves embedded firmware development and electronic design, build and test to achieve state of the art solutions used in medical device applications.
This is a unique opportunity to help change the face of engineering within the medical devices sector, using innovation to solve complex problems, and deliver creative engineering solutions to the medical device, pharmaceutical, and consumer industries.
What We’re Looking For
- On track to achieve a first classification in a relevant accredited degree programme.
- Embedded C/C++.
- Developing and debugging electronics and software systems.
- Analogue and Digital Electronics Hardware Design, schematic capture and PCB Layout.
- Experimental and/or prototyping skills.
- Appetite for solving difficult and unusual problems.
- Ability to work within multiple cross-disciplinary teams and be client facing.
Why you'll love working here
We’re a dynamic, fast‑growing engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering brilliant work and for being a genuinely great place to build your career.
Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. You’ll enjoy a generous holiday allowance, life assurance, a generous pension scheme, bike‑to‑work options, a health cash plan, and opportunities to get involved in social events throughout the year.
We believe in investing in people. Bring your ambition and curiosity, and we’ll match it with the tools, opportunities and encouragement you need to grow and thrive.
We’re a Disability Confident employer. If you would like to make an application under the Disability Confident Scheme or need adjustments at any stage of the application and interview process (or once you join us!), just let us know and we’ll make sure you have the support you need.