Student Placement Software Engineer – Signal and Spectrum Analysers

Rohde & Schwarz is a technology and market leader across various sectors, including wireless communications, RF test and measurement, broadcast and media, air traffic control, tactical radiocommunications, cybersecurity, and network technology.

The UK-based R&S Measurement and Technology Centre focuses on cutting-edge wireless products and technologies. We are dedicated to bringing technology to life ahead of our competitors, enabling our customers to test their latest innovations.

Eligibility - This is an industrial student placement position. You must be studying at a University in the UK at the time of the placement.

You will be contributing to leading-edge, real-life projects. You will experience the full software lifecycle in a dynamic, fast-paced and supportive work environment, including previous placement students and industry experts.

What Our Previous Placement Students Say
“Rohde & Schwarz has a fantastically welcoming atmosphere. From day one, you are eased into progressively larger tasks—each meaningful—to build your skills and become part of the team.

Your Tasks
As a member of our Signal and Spectrum Analysers team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Design and implementation of specific features and tests for applications running on Spectrum Analysers.
• Working with communication standards such as WLAN, Bluetooth, UWB and others for customers in such fields as avionics, automotive electronics and mobile communications.
• Investigation and providing solutions to customer requests.
• Learning about the development of complex software applications using C++, Python or similar languages and the strategies used for testing those applications.
• Working independently or collaborating with industry experts in the UK, Germany and worldwide to gain knowledge of the latest and upcoming wireless communication technologies and RF engineering.
• Participating in ongoing improvement and innovation initiatives within the team.

Your Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To be studying for a degree in electronic engineering, computer science, or a related STEM field with programming modules.
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming (e.g. C++, Python or similar).
• Some understanding of wireless telecommunications.
• Some familiarity with technologies such as React would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our Offer
We are committed to providing you with a comprehensive learning experience, including:

• Training in C++ and Python.
• Training in mobile communication concepts, including Spectrum Analyser and RF operations.
• Access to state-of-the-art training platforms with hundreds of courses.
• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
• A flexible/hybrid working scheme.
• Opportunities for international travel as required.
• A vibrant Sports and Social club with activities like laser tag, paddle boarding, and FIFA tournaments.
• An exciting work environment where no two days are the same!

Our Benefits

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Non-contributory Pension scheme, whereby the company pays 8% of base salary
• Hybrid working after 6 months – 2 days from office, 3 days from home
• Flexible working with core hours

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.

Timescale: 12 months from July 2026 to June 2027