Software Development for Scientific Hardware Interfacing - MSL262703

Made Smarter Internship – Information for applicants

• The success of embedding digital transformation, analysing the data generated by new systems or supporting new technological processes in an organisation is often dependent upon the skills and knowledge available.
• A Made Smarter internship matches interns that have relevant technical experience and knowledge, with a SME or micro-organisation lacking the resource to adopt digital technologies and methodologies.
• The intern is employed and supervised by the business and supported by the Made Smarter Adoption team from London and Partners.
• The internship will focus on a project over a period of up to 12-weeks full time (part time options may also be available).
• The funded intern will work on a defined project during that period to support digital technology adoption in the company.

What is it like working here?

At European Engineering & Consultancy Limited (EECL), we design, simulate, and manufacture world-leading electronic and mechanical solutions for the space, defence, high-technology science, and industrial sectors. From satellite communication payloads and radar modules to custom testing systems, we solve complex hardware engineering challenges.

We have a lean, agile, and collaborative team culture. We move fast, value innovation, and champion a "get it right the first time" approach to technical execution.

What You Can Expect from Your Internship:

• Full Project Ownership: Lead the development of a desktop application from initial wireframe to final deployment.
• Live Hardware Integration: Work in our lab, testing your software live against our physical Source Measure Unit (SMU) device.
• Expert Mentorship: Learn directly from senior engineers with decades of experience in space and industrial electronics.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a flat, supportive team where your initiative is valued and your code directly impacts our company.

What will you be doing?
The intern will own the design and development of a custom desktop application to interface with, control, and extract data from EECL’s new Source Measure Unit (SMU) device analyser. This software tool is crucial for automating precision semiconductor measurements, allowing our engineering team to execute precise test sequences, capture high-fidelity data, and visualise hardware performance seamlessly. 

Key Duties and Tasks:

• UI/UX Design: Develop a clean, intuitive desktop user interface for engineers to configure SMU parameters and view test statuses.
• Hardware Interfacing: Implement communication protocols (such as USB and TCP/IP) to enable the software to command and read data from the physical SMU device.
• Test Automation: Program automated testing routines, such as Current-Voltage (I-V) characterisation sweeps, to replace manual lab measurements.
• Data Visualisation: Build real-time data plotting and graphing features within the application to display measurement metrics as they happen.
• Data Management: Implement robust data logging functions to save automatically, format, and export test results (e.g. to Excel) for further analysis.
• Testing & Debugging: Conduct rigorous software testing and hardware-in-the-loop debugging using the physical SMU device in our lab.
• Documentation: Write clear technical documentation, code comments, and a brief user guide for the internal engineering team.

Essentials Skills

• Level of studies (2nd/3rd year undergrad or master's) in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in data handling, programming and analysis tools (Advanced Excel, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Electron, Python).
•  Ability to learn quickly and use initiative to identify and resolve technical problems
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and take ownership of project deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Electron or similar web-to-desktop application frameworks.
• Familiarity with test and measurement concepts, electrical circuits, or semiconductor devices (diodes, transistors).
• Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, or SMUs) or working with instrument drivers (VISA/SCPI).
• Knowledge of version control systems (like Git).

How to apply: Please email your CV and Cover Letter (addressed to Ben Kieniewicz) to: info@euroecl.com by the 12th of June 2026, please cc madesmarterinternships@londonandpartners.com.  

Subject line: Made Smarter Intern in Software Development for Scientific Hardware Interfacing- MSL262703

Interviews will take place in the following week.