RF Seekers - Undergraduate Programme 2027
// Role Summary
Embark on an exciting undergraduate programme focused on RF Seekers, the critical 'eyes' of missile systems. This 1-year placement offers hands-on experience with advanced technology and real-world projects.
// Key Responsibilities
- Gain experience in designing, developing, and integrating advanced RF seeker systems.
- Work across the full product lifecycle, from R&D to in-service support.
- Opportunity to apply university learning to cutting-edge missile technology.
- Potential to secure a graduate role upon successful completion of the placement.
- Benefit from a competitive salary, company bonus, pension, and generous leave options.
// Role Specification
RF Seekers - Undergraduate Programme 2027
The seeker is the 'eyes' of every missile, acting as a sophisticated integrated system that detects, identifies, and tracks targets. It incorporates some of the most advanced technology within a missile, typically accounting for around half of the development activity for a missile project.
The Opportunity
The Seekers department is responsible for the design, development, integration, and production of all radar seekers, including multi-mode seekers that combine radar (RF) and electro-optic sensors. As the design authority for all aspects of the seeker product, our work is exceptionally broad. The diversity of fields collaborating within the department creates a unique environment for discovering, exploring, developing, and specializing in a wide array of highly technical and valuable expertise.
Seekers operate across the entire product lifecycle, from research and development, concept and design, integration and test, through to production and in-service support. You will have the chance to gain experience in areas such as:
- System simulation and modelling
- Algorithm development
- Design and test of electronic and RF circuits
- Hardware and software integration
- Signal processing and data analysis
- Performance analysis, requirements, and specifications
- Electromagnetic simulation
- Experimental lab testing
- Field trials, including flight trials and firing trials
What We Offer
- 1 Year Placement: Starting September 2027, apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies.
- Graduate Role Potential: Perform well on your placement, and you could secure a graduate role before your final year.
- Company Bonus: Based on company performance, varying year to year.
- Pension: Maximum total contribution (employer and employee) of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus the option to purchase extra holiday.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses (optical, dental, health, wellbeing, and more).
Programme Details
- Working Pattern: Dynamic working - 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
- Application Closing Date: Monday 4th January 2026 at midnight, though may close earlier depending on application volumes.