PA Consulting

Design, develop, prototype and test advanced electronic systems for innovative products, including medical devices, wireless communication technologies, embedded systems and cybersecurity hardware.Company descriptionWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.   As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job descriptionWhy considering joining us? Joining us as a graduate is a big step. As you begin your career and turn your technical knowledge into real-world impact, we want you to be bold, stay curious and dive into the opportunities we have to offer.   If you want a balance of technology, commercial and real-world applications, coupled with an opportunity to work across a broad range of industry sectors, then this might be what you have been looking for.   At PA Consulting we have a unique combination of industry expertise and engineering capability. At our dedicated Global Innovation Technology Centre in Cambridge UK, we develop award-winning products and manufacturing processes, helping clients understand and use technology more effectively.   Our electronic engineers have expertise in creating electronic systems and are constantly learning about their craft and broadening their knowledge, working alongside colleagues who all have a passion for using what they know, every day. We work across the development process, from design, simulation and prototyping through, test and transfer to volume manufacture. Our consultants bring experience from across industry and consultancy to ensure the quality and value of our client deliverables.   What you can expect  We work with our clients throughout the complete product lifecycle. Some of the projects our recent graduates have had major roles in:  Implementing complex encryption algorithms on FPGAs for hardware-enforced cybersecurity Creating, refining and building a high precision, low noise analogue front end for biomedical instrumentation Researching cutting edge wireless mesh networking systems, to help build more resilient next generation communication infrastructure Working alongside leading academic institutions to transform cutting-edge RF metamaterial research into state-of-the-art applications. Developing a bespoke motion control system with adaptive force feedback based on user exertion and simulated physical properties. QualificationsEssential requirements  Qualification: Undergraduate degree -  studying towards, or completed an accredited degree in Electronic Engineering (or related subject, e.g. Physics, Biomedical Engineering)  Growth-oriented and curious - open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world. Collaborative and relationship-focused - thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed. Credible and communicative - comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Analytical and adaptable - demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to adapt your style and approach. You will apply your engineering experience and knowledge gained through university, work or projects to help develop solutions to real-world problems Professional and reliable - show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct. Technical experience – you should have a knowledge and an interest across one of more of these areas: Electronic circuit design principles, Digital electronics - DSP, FPGA , Microcontrollers, Microprocessors and embedded hardware design, Embedded software development in C, Power electronics and switch mode power supply design, Radio frequency electronics / communication systems, Product design experience desirable   The Offer The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with talented people across a wide range of assignments   You will be an important part of developing creative technical solutions for break-out products and manufacturing processes, contributing your expertise in electronic engineering   Variety and breadth. Your role may range from creating a novel wireless connected product, developing a high-performance data processor to designing an innovative medical device. Our clients need us to work at the cutting edge and you will be ready to help   The opportunity to experience all phases of development, from conceptualisation and theoretical design to hands-on building/prototyping and testing in our workshops   You will innovate at the intersection of science, technology and market needs. We pride ourselves on developing innovative solutions to hard problems   Your work base will be our Global Innovation & Technology Centre, Melbourn, Cambridge    Salary potential: £31,000 with additional £3,500 transport allowance   This role will start in Autumn 2027  Additional informationLife At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Design, develop and test software for embedded devices, IoT systems, cloud-connected products and advanced technologies, including image processing, virtual reality and AI-enabled solutions.Company descriptionWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.  As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job descriptionWhy considering joining us? Joining us as a graduate is the next step in starting your career. Whether you’re coming from a specialist background or from an unrelated subject, we want you to be bold, stay curious and dive into the opportunities we have to offer. Within the Software and AI Systems team: We design and build software for real products and devices – some of the most innovative and life-changing imaginable.  We develop software close to the hardware, from bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded systems, through machine control and industrial automation, to embedded Linux and desktop applications that manage and interact with connected devices. We love a challenge and the ability to use our technical know-how and innovative thinking to find the best answers.   Our multi-disciplinary teams specialise in developing end-to-end products and devices, taking early-stage concepts through to complete product releases - and even to small volume production line scale-up.  What you can expect  Some examples of our work are: Software for Real Devices  We are experts in developing best-in-class embedded software and firmware for cutting-edge products and devices across many industries, from small medical devices to large transport networks. For example, we developed the Oakdoor™ Data Diode to keep organisations safe from cyber-attacks. We have been working with Ori Biotech to accelerate the development of affordable cell and gene therapies, which is set to revolutionise the healthcare industry.  Cloud Integration and IoT Devices  We design and develop edge-processing software for embedded and bare-metal IoT devices, with cloud-integration as a key feature, to create end-to-end IoT solutions that have real business value. We work closely with our teams of digital engineers and data scientists to extract deeper insights from our data. We helped Water Source create a water purification system that can change the way people around the world access safe drinking water.  Advanced Image processing & Virtual Reality   We have expertise in high-speed image analysis and processing, as well as building systems that capture, interpret and use image data. We have built mixed-reality digital twins to improve how operators visualise information and remotely control hazardous systems. Using Microsoft’s HoloLens, we enhanced training modules for IMI Critical Engineering with augmented reality (AR) to give engineers a real-world experience of the products they’ll be maintaining.   QualificationsEssential requirements  Qualification: Undergraduate degree — studying towards, or completed a STEM related degree   Coding experience – Proficient programming skills, with experience in any of these languages: C++, Python, Rust, C or C#. Or significant experience in multiple other similar languages with a desire to learn. Growth-oriented and curious — open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world apply new technical skills and rapidly acquire domain expertise. You will be able to think creatively and laterally, applying existing knowledge to new problems  Collaborative and relationship-focused — thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed. Credible and communicative — comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Analytical and adaptable — demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to adapt your style and approach. You will apply your engineering experience and knowledge gained through university, work or projects to help develop solutions to real-world problems Professional and reliable — show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct. Additional technical experience – the following will also be beneficial but not essential:  Familiarity with software development practices and tools, such as agile, version control, TDD, CI and virtualisation Experience in AI engineering or Agent design Commercial experience in software design, development or testing   Knowledge or experience of a specific area of interest, for example: embedded software, sensors, IoT, cloud, robotics, VR/AR The Offer   Opportunity to write software for:  Embedded devices, Cloud Integration, IoT, Advanced Image processing, VR andSafety Critical Software for Medical Devices, Defence, Transport etc  Work on meaningful projects with talented people across a wide range of assignments  Collaborate with talented, multi-disciplinary teams that provide insight into best practice software product development Your work will be based in our Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Melbourn, Cambridge  Salary potential: £31,000This role will start in Autumn 2027 A career at PA is what you make of it — so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact. Additional informationLife At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Apply materials science, chemistry and scientific research to develop innovative products, sustainable materials, medical devices and technologies for clients across different industries.Company descriptionWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.   As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job descriptionWhy consider joining as a Graduate in Applied Sciences?   As an Applied Scientist Graduate at PA, you’ll be able to apply what you have learned to real world challenges – this could be any part of your degree or science you have never seen before. Our Applied Science team is made up of biologists, chemists, physicists, materials scientists, food scientists and chemical engineers who are constantly learning about their craft and broadening their knowledge, working alongside colleagues who all have a passion for using what they know, every day. Joining us as a graduate is a big step. If you want to make use of the specialist skills your degree has given you, we want you to be bold, stay curious and dive into the opportunities we have to offer.  What you can expect  We can’t tell you everything we are doing now – there’s not enough space! Some of the core capabilities our graduate scientists support is:  Making Science Real  We help our clients understand, contextualise and mature science from a blank sheet of paper to real life products and capabilities. We do this by understanding what the problem is that they are really trying to solve and we how we can sue the whole palette of techniques available within science to do this. Our breadth spans the creation of new kinds of radio receiver based on atomic gases, showing quantum computes can help make better decisions, overcoming challenges in sustainable packaging, to working with exciting start-ups to accelerate the development of affordable cell and gene therapies, which is set to revolutionise the healthcare industry.  Enabling sustainability   The world needs products and processes that are more sustainable and make more efficient use of resources. We develop novel materials as replacements for single use plastics, novel sensors and sensing systems to help us make more intelligent use of resources; we support public sector, start-ups and the world’s largest corporates in understanding and achieving their sustainability ambitions.    Creating new medical devices and therapies   We develop new medical devices and the manufacturing processes that help save lives. We supported the UK’s Ventilator challenge – massively scaling the supply base for ventilators during the pandemic – everyone who needed a ventilator got one, and made use of our chemistry and materials science base to create a new way to test autoinjectors – saving time, energy and resources in developing these lifesaving technologies.    QualificationsEssential requirements  Qualification: Completed or Studying towards an undergraduate degree in Materials Sciences (including but not limited to Natural Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical & Materials Engineering and related subjects with an emphasis on materials science and/or physical chemistry) Growth-oriented and curious - open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world, new technologies, and new markets Collaborative and relationship-focused - thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed Credible and communicative - comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to explain complex ideas to both experts and non-experts Analytical and adaptable - demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to apply your skills to new technical areas and work as part of a multidisciplinary group. Comfortable working in both a hands-on lab setting and performing desk-based research Professional and reliable - show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct Practical and proactive - passionate about applying knowledge in real-world contexts, not just relying on rote learning, and take a proactive approach to getting things done This is an exciting opportunity to apply science in situations which will ultimately lead to real-world innovation.   The Offer    A real chance to use any and all areas of your bio-science degree to solve real-world problems A unique role striding a huge breadth of technologies and sectors We work flexibly at PA, but your work base will be at our Global Innovation & Technology Centre, Melbourn, Cambridge Salary potential: £31,000 This role will start in Autumn 2027 Additional informationLife At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Apply physics and scientific research to develop innovative technologies, sustainable materials, medical devices and practical solutions for clients across multiple industries.Company descriptionWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.   As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job descriptionWhy consider joining as a Graduate in Applied Sciences?   As a physicist at PA, you’ll be able to apply what you have learned to real world challenges – this could be any part of your degree or science you have never seen before. Our scientists are constantly learning about their craft and broadening their knowledge, working alongside colleagues who all have a passion for using what they know, every day.  Joining us as a graduate is a big step. If you want to make use of the specialist skills your degree has given you, we want you to be bold, stay curious and dive into the opportunities we have to offer.  What you can expect: We can’t tell you everything we are doing now – there’s not enough space! Some of the core capabilities our graduate scientists support is: Making Science real We help clients understand, contextualise and mature science from a blank sheet of paper to real world products and capabilities. We do this by understanding what the problem is that they are really trying to solve, and how we can use the whole palette of techniques available within science to do this. Our breadth spans the creation of new kinds of radio receiver based on atomic gases, showing quantum computers can help make better decisions, to working with exciting start-ups to accelerate the development of affordable cell and gene therapies, which is set to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Enabling sustainability The world needs products and processes that are more sustainable and make more efficient use of resources. We develop novel materials as replacements for single use plastics, novel sensors and sensing systems to help us make more intelligent use of resources; we support public sector, start-ups and the world’s largest corporates in understanding and achieving their sustainability ambitions.  Creating new medical devices and therapies We develop new medical devices and the manufacturing processes that help save lives. We supported the UK’s Ventilator challenge – massively scaling the supply base for ventilators during the pandemic – everyone who needed a ventilator got one and made use of our physics base to create a new way to test autoinjectors – saving time, energy and resources in developing these lifesaving technologies.  QualificationsEssential requirements  Qualification: Completed or studying towards an undergraduate degree in Physics (or a related subject) Growth-oriented and curious — open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world, new technologies, and new markets Collaborative and relationship-focused — thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed Credible and communicative — comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to explain complex ideas to both experts and non-experts Analytical and adaptable — demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to apply your skills to new technical areas and work as part of a multidisciplinary group Professional and reliable — show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct Practical and proactive — passionate about applying knowledge in real-world contexts, not just relying on rote learning, and take a proactive approach to getting things done And ideally: Commercial or academic experience in a particular area of physics outside your degree A specific area of interest for example, optics, materials, fluids, quantum systems  Strong practical and desk-based research or modelling skills This is an exciting opportunity to apply science in situations which will ultimately lead to real-world innovation.   The Offer A real chance to use all areas of your physics degree to solve real-world problems  A unique role striding a huge breadth of technologies and sectors We work flexibly at PA, but your work base will be at our Global Innovation & Technology Centre, Melbourn, Cambridge Salary potential: £31,000This role will start in Autumn 2027  Additional informationLife At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Design, prototype, test and develop innovative products and technologies for clients across industries, collaborating with scientists, designers and engineers.Company descriptionWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.  As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. Job descriptionWhy considering joining us? Do you want to design a machine to detect 50-micron holes at 3000 bottles an hour? How do we make an autoinjector safely deliver drugs at home with a range of viscosities? Does the idea of making sustainable packaging with a 40-tonne press excite you? The mechanical engineering team at PA use their core engineering knowledge to help ask the right questions at every stage of the development process: We work with scientists to understand the fundamental of any new problem. Together we prototype, characterise and explore technologies and processes By collaborating with designers and human factors experts we can pin down the form and function of new products Engineers of all disciplines – mechanical, electronic, software (and some in between!) – will come together to design, test, and build new products and systems We use our industry knowledge to inform future technical strategies for clients and work with others in PA to provide clients with wider business solutions What you can expect  The range of work performed at the Global Innovation and Technology Centre is broad and ever-changing. You might: Develop a new food safe material that can survive being submerged Assemble prototype test rigs to prove a new process is possible Observe user interactions with a product to ensure it is intuitive Capture high speed video of fine sprays to characterise nozzle performance QualificationsEssential requirements  Qualification: Undergraduate degree —  studying towards, or completed an accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related subject)  Growth-oriented and curious — open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world apply new technical skills and rapidly acquire domain expertise. You will be able to think creatively and laterally, applying existing knowledge to new problems  Collaborative and relationship-focused — thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed. Credible and communicative — comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfortable working with hands on work in both a workshop and a lab setting Analytical and adaptable — demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to adapt your style and approach. You will apply your engineering experience and knowledge gained through university, work or projects to help develop solutions to real-world problems Professional and reliable — show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct. Technical experience – the following will also be beneficial but not essential:  Practical industry experience in an engineering, development or scientific role Proficiency in 3D CAD systems; preferably SolidWorks This is an exciting opportunity to apply engineering in situations which will ultimately lead to real-world innovation.    The Offer   A broad range of work that spans multiple sectors   The opportunity to experience all phases of development, from conceptualisation and theoretical design to hands-on building/prototyping and testing in our workshops  The opportunity to work closely with experienced and knowledgeable colleagues from across the design, applied science, software and engineering disciplines as you design, test, and build new products and systems  Ability to manage your own time, with choice over which projects you work on  Be involved in creating future technology strategies, working with others across the wider PA, to provide clients with wider business solutions  Your work base will be our Global Technology and Innovation Centre, Melbourn Salary Potential: £31,000 with additional £3,500 for transport allowance This role will start in Autumn 2027 

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