Assistant Software Engineer

Working Pattern: full Time, 35 hours per week, 60% on site.

Are you interested in a placement at a world top 100 university, working with some of the biggest names in Engineering? A year long placement is a great opportunity for students to increase their employability through hands-on experience.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Integrated Manufacturing Group for someone with a passion for engineering who is looking to use their skills in manufacturing to make an impact on UK productivity. You will deal directly with some of the most advanced technologies and companies in the world, such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and BAE Systems, as well as diverse industries beyond aerospace.

As an Assistant Software Engineer, you will work alongside Software Engineers, Technical Leads, and others on a diverse range of projects. You will work with cutting edge technology to solve real problems, dealing directly with customers and other external stakeholders, and occasionally travelling to visit suppliers and partner companies.

For this role, you will need to have a passion for one or more of the Integrated Manufacturing Group’s core capabilities, which include IIoT, machine learning and AI, automation, mechanical design, data science, HMI technology (including AR/VR), connectivity (including cybersecurity), and process simulation. You will need to be studying for a relevant degree and will ideally understand the application of these technologies in a manufacturing environment.

You are expected to:

• Have experience of at least one of the following areas:
  • AI / Machine Learning / Data Science.
  • Control systems and Software.
  • Networks and connectivity.
  • AR/VR development (Unity).
  • Digital twins.
  • Software development and script-based programming e.g. Python, Java, C++/C#, or other.
  • Cyber security.
• Be able to assess and solve technical challenges while working independently and/or as part of a team.
• Have good organisational skills and time management skills such as planning personal workload effectively, as well as checking progress against a project plan.
• Be able to adapt to new technical challenges and be confident working on novel applications that are out of your comfort zone.
• Have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be an effective communicator, and able to demonstrate communication skills and team working experience.

This post is aimed at all STEM undergraduates on an accredited course; postgraduates need not apply.

About the Team
The University of Sheffield AMRC builds on the success of the original Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing, creating a cluster of industry-focused manufacturing R&D centres and supporting facilities. The AMRC with Boeing, established in 2001, has grown to become a world-leading centre of advanced machining and materials research for aerospace and other high-value sectors. It has around 100 industrial members, from global giants such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and Airbus, to local Small Medium Enterprises (SME).

About the University
We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

If you’re passionate about working at the AMRC in Factory 2050, then we would love to hear from you.

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