Graduate Training Programmes (Embedded Systems)
TTE Systems is lead delivery partner for the University of Leicester’s highly-regarded MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems.
This very popular part-time MSc now forms a key part of the Graduate Training Programmes offered by a number of high-tech companies.
These advanced Graduate Training Programmes operate as follows:
- Students are based with the sponsoring organisation for a two-year period.
- Three times per year, students travel to Leicester to attend intensive MSc modules.
- When not attending modules, students complete their MSc projects and gain work experience (often in various parts of the sponsoring organisation).
- Sponsoring organisations pay all the University fees (totalling £9,360).
- Sponsoring organisations pay students at least £12,000 per year (tax free) while they are studying.
- Successful students can expect to gain invaluable work experience, an advanced MSc qualification and an excellent job offer at the end of the two-year Graduate Training Programme.
These Graduate Training Programmes provide a extremely effective mix of advanced study and hands-on experience in a high-tech organisation: in our view, this combination simply cannot be matched by a conventional (university only) MSc programme. We are therefore not surprised that these programmes have proved to be very popular (with both ambitious students and employers).
If you would like to be considered for the next intake on one of these Graduate Training Programmes, please consider the following questions:
- Are you a graduate in engineering, computer science or a related field?
- Do you have a strong academic background (First Class preferred - min. 2.2 Hons)?
- Do you have programming experience (ideally in C, C++ or Java)?
- Would you like to obtain a high-quality MSc qualification in embedded systems, along with practical work experience in this area?
- Would you like to take up a great job offer with excellent prospects at the end of the Graduate Training Programme?
- Are you an UK National**?
If you can answer “yes” to these questions, please contact us as soon as possible, providing:
- Information about your qualifications (incl. degree subject and full degree result: 1st, 2:1, etc)
- A brief summary of your experience in the areas of programming, software engineering and / or embedded systems.
- Confirmation that you are an UK National** (note that holding a work permit, Post Study Work Visa, etc does not make you eligible to join these programmes - sorry).
Please be prepared to supply a full CV promptly (if requested).
Current GTP vacancies
Please “scroll down” to see information about current vacancies.
Job vacancies at TTE Systems Ltd
We may have other jobs available (including paid Trainee positions] - please see our Vacancies page for further details.
Are you eligible to join one of the GTPs?
The GTPs are open (for example) to:
- New and recent graduates;
- Graduates who have taken a career break (for example, a period of parental leave) and now wish to update their skills and return to work;
- Other graduates who are not in employment at the present time.
Please note that to qualify for one of these Graduate Training Programmes, you must be classed as as a “Home” student by the University of Leicester.
These restrictions are a sponsor requirement - we have no control over this situation (sorry).
Partial scholarships are available for International students who do not meet these conditions.
Current GTP vacancies: Microsynthesis Ltd
Microsynthesis Ltd is a specialist electronic design and development house which develops innovative and reliable products for a range of commercial and industrial markets. Current work includes a number of safety-related products for the mining and construction industries.
One student is now required to work in the field of innovative product development. Applicants must have a good degree in electronic engineering (or a similar discipline) and be strong in embedded C programming, software engineering and digital and analogue circuit design. Experience in some of the following would be an advantage: Zigbee and other radio communications protocols, ISM bands radio and radar, GPS/GNSS, USB, DSPs, FPGAs, 8/32 bit microcontrollers, assembly language programming, Java, Windows application programming, LabVIEW, PCB design, graphics displays / touchscreens.
The successful applicant will join Microsynthesis in Leicester.
Applications are currently being considered for the following programme intakes:
- 23 January 2012. Final applications currently being accepted.
- 16 April 2012. Deadline for applications is 29 February 2012.
For shortlisted candidates, interviews will take place in January and March 2012.
To begin your application (or request further information), please contact us as soon as possible, providing a summary of your qualifications and experience.
Current GTP vacancies: Aero Engine Controls
We have previously recruited 20 MSc students for MSc places sponsored by Aero Engine Controls (a joint venture between Rolls Royce plc and Goodrich Corporation).
At the present time, we have been asked to recruit a number of further students for this organisation.
For this intake, knowledge of computer programming (any language) is essential. Experience with C or Ada would be particularly beneficial.
The successful applicants will join the software teams in Derby.
- Applicants must be UK citizens to be considered for these positions.
Applications are currently being considered on a “rolling” basis.
In addition to payment of all University fees and a £12,000 per annum maintenance award (tax free), all MSc students sponsored by AEC are eligible to achieve additional “Achievement Payments” of £1000 for every module in which they are awarded a “Distinction” mark (>= 70%).
To begin your application (or request further information), please contact us as soon as possible, providing a summary of your qualifications and experience.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Current sponsor: MIRA Ltd
We have now completed the current recruitment round for MIRA.
No further applications will be accepted by this sponsor at the present time.
Current sponsor: Smith Electric Vehicles
We have now completed the current recruitment round for Smith Electric Vehicles.
No further applications will be accepted by this sponsor at the present time.
Current sponsor: JCB Research
We have now completed the current recruitment round for places with JCB.
No further applications will be accepted by this sponsor at the present time.
Current sponsor: Guidance Ltd
We have now completed the current recruitment round for places with Guidance.
No further applications will be accepted by this sponsor at the present time.
Are you an employer?
Including the University of Leicester’s highly-regarded MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems in a Graduate Training Programme can prove extremely beneficial to both students and sponsoring companies.
For companies who wish to bring in new blood to enhance existing development teams, sponsorship of student places can be a realistic (and cost effective) solution in the present economic climate.
For example, for a total cost of approximately £16,000 + VAT per student (per annum, over two years) we can help you to recruit and train one or more well-qualified new graduates. The graduates will be based in your company (not at the University) and will contribute to the success of your organisation from day one. The graduates will receive a programme of training (provided at the University) and work experience (provided in your company) and - after two years - you can look forward to them joining your team as experienced full-time employees.
If you are interested in finding out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.