Industrial Placement Programme – Mechanical Design

Evolito | Oxfordshire | 12 m onths

Help Shape the Future of Flight

Ready to gain hands-on experience developing the next generation of aerospace technology?

At Evolito, we're developing world-leading electric propulsion technology that is transforming aviation and helping create a more sustainable future. Our high-performance electric motors and controllers power some of the most exciting aerospace innovations, from electric aircraft to advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.

If you're an enthusiastic engineering student looking for a placement that offers real responsibility, exciting technical challenges and the opportunity to learn from industry experts, we'd love to hear from you.

What y ou'll d o

As a member of our 12-month Mechanical Design Industrial Placement Programme, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on live customer projects from day one.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Contribute to the design and development of components and assemblies for electric propulsion products

Produce and modify 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings and supporting technical documentation

Support projects from requirements and concept development through to manufacture, testing and verification

Assist with material selection, design for manufacture and prototype build activities

Contribute to design reviews, DFMEAs, development testing and technical investigations

Receive mentoring and support throughout the programme

You could be involved in projects across:

Mechanical Design

3D CAD Modelling & Engineering Drawings

Product Development

Design for Manufacture & Assembly

Prototype Build & Development Testing

Design Verification

Engineering Risk Assessment & DFMEA

What we 're l ooking f or

We're looking for motivated students who:

Are studying Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Need to complete an industrial placement year as part of their course

Have a good understanding of fundamental engineering principles and an interest in product development

Have some experience using a 3D CAD package such as Siemens NX, CATIA or SolidWorks

Are practical, analytical, collaborative and eager to learn

Why Evolito?

This isn't a placement where you'll be sitting on the sidelines. You'll become part of a team of talented engineers working at the forefront of electric aviation. You'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to innovate and supported to develop both technically and professionally.

By the end of your placement, you'll have gained valuable industry experience, built your professional network and developed skills that will help launch your engineering career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Dedicated mentoring and development support

Real project ownership and responsibility

Experience in one of the UK's fastest-growing private technology companies

Ready to l aunch y our c areer?

Join us and help develop the technologies that will define the next era of aviation.

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Interviews: December 2026 to January 2027

Are you Evolito?