Citrus Recruit
Graduate Research & Development Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Citrus Recruit and Global Enterprise Collaboration
Citrus Recruit are excited to be working with a global enterprise to recruit for a Research & Technology Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate-level candidate with some industry experience who is eager to build a career in research, development, testing, and technology innovation.
As a Research & Technology Engineer, you will support the delivery of research, technology, and development initiatives while helping to maintain specialist facilities, demonstration systems, laser equipment, and testing environments.
You'll gain hands-on experience working on real-world engineering challenges, collecting and analysing technical data, and contributing to projects that directly influence product innovation and customer success.
Responsibilities & day to day duties
As a Research & Technology Engineer, you will be trained and responsible for:
- Support the efficient delivery of the company's wire sample service, including sample processing, reporting, and database management.
- Assist with the setup, operation, and ongoing development of specialist applications and research facilities.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Research & Development, Sales, and Marketing teams to support demonstrations, applications testing, and project activities.
- Test, evaluate, and validate both internally developed and third-party equipment.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret technical data, producing clear reports and recommendations.
- Support research and development projects from concept through to evaluation and implementation.
- Maintain and manage inventory levels of specialist aerospace wire and cable stock used in testing and development activities.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Skills & experience required
- Degree qualified in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Graduate-level candidate with some commercial, industrial, placement, internship, or hands-on engineering experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to work.
- Ability to gather, analyse, and present technical information clearly.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits package
- Salary of up to £34,000 DOE
- 25 days holiday Plus Bank Holiday
- Pension combined
- Death in service
- Free parking
- Cycle work to scheme
- Quarterly team meetings lunches provided
Citrus Recruit acts as an employment business when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Our commitment to inclusion means that we seek out the best candidates for every role, regardless of their gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
While we make every effort to reach out to all candidates. If you don't receive a response within 7 days of applying, please understand that your application has not progressed on this occasion. Please review our website for further and upcoming opportunities.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location