Specialist Microwave Solutions Ltd
"[We are] now designing and manufacturing a wide range of ‘state of the art’ components and subsystems, for domestic and European customers."
Our Scholarships
Placement Location
Cranfield (Bedfordshire)
Type of Placements Offered
• Summer placements • 12-month placements • 6-month MEng placements
Restrictions/Notes
(1) No first year students; (2) Applications from British Citizens will be prioritised; (3) Candidates required to undergo security clearance; (4) Longer placements preferred
2024/25 Scholarships
One new scholarship
Who we are and what we do
SMS Ltd was founded in 1999 by three experienced engineers to provide a UK source of microwave components for the Aerospace and Defence (A&D) market. Since then the company has established a close relationship with several large A&D contractors and extended its capabilities; now designing and manufacturing a wide range of ‘state of the art’ components and subsystems, for domestic and European customers. In addition, the company provides support for a wide range of third party legacy products both through repair and supply of form, fit and function replacements.
What you could be doing during your work placement
Students will quickly become involved in one, or maybe multiple smaller projects, working closely with experienced engineers on the design of RF and microwave multi-function components and sub systems. As part of a small project team, expect to be faced with a wide variety of work, over and above microwave and RF. This may include power supply and low frequency control circuitry, digital and programming, mechanical design. Test and design proving/optimisation as well reliability issues are also likely to be involved. Students will be encouraged to bring into practice their own ideas and skills to enhance and improve their contribution.