Industrial Placement Programme – Software Engineering

Evolito | Oxfordshire | 12months

Help Shape the Future of Flight

Ready to gain hands-on experience developing the next generation of aerospace technology?

At Evolito, we’re developing world-leading electric propulsion technology that is transforming aviation and helping create a more sustainable future. Our high-performance electric motorsandcontrollerspower some of the most exciting aerospace innovations, from electric aircraft to advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.

If you’re an enthusiastic engineering student looking for a placement that offers real responsibility, exciting technical challenges and the opportunity to learn from industry experts, we’d love to hear from you.

Whatyou’lldo

As a member of our 12-month Software Engineering Industrial Placement Programme, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers on live customer projects from day one.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Contribute to the development and verification of embedded software for Evolito motor controller products

Write software requirements and produce design documentation and code for safety-critical software

Write and execute test cases using hardware-in-the-loop test platforms

Peer review software development artefacts and support the wider project team

Gain experience of aerospace software processes aligned with RTCA DO-178C Design Assurance Level A

Receive mentoring and support throughout the programme

You could be involved in projects across:

Embedded Software Development

Software Requirements

Software Design & Coding

Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Software Verification

Peer Review

Safety-Critical Software Development

Whatwe’relookingfor

We’re looking for motivated students who:

Are studying Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline with embedded software content

Need to complete an industrial placement year as part of their course

Have good knowledge of C and/or Python

Enjoy solving problems using a logical and structured approach

Are self-motivated, collaborative and eager to learn

Why Evolito?

This isn’t a placement where you’ll be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll become part of a team of talented engineers working at the forefront of electric aviation. You’ll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to innovate and supported to develop both technically and professionally.

By the end of your placement, you’ll have gained valuable industry experience, built your professional network and developed skills that will help launch your engineering career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Dedicated mentoring and development support

Real project ownership and responsibility

Experience in one of the UK’s fastest-growing private technology companies

Ready tolaunchyourcareer?

Join usand helpdevelop the technologies that will define the next era of aviation.

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Interviews: December 2026 to January 2027

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