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# Student Placement Software Engineer - Signal and Spectrum Analysis

- **Company:** Rohde & Schwarz
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Software Applications, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Data Transmissions, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Wireless Telecommunications, ReactJS, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=01bbcb29a86726f1

## About the Role

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. I joined with no C++ experience, but I received excellent support to integrate into the team. The opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of development, from planning to testing, has been invaluable.", * 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 would be advantageous
 * Some experience of using AI tools would be advantageous
 * Some familiarity with technologies such as React would be advantageous
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills

## Description

* 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.

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