We offer a 12-month industry placement for STEM undergrads with a keen interest in a career in defence consultancy.
Is this you?
- Studying within any of the following subjects: Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Creative Technologies and Economics.
- Experience in using a range of MS Office Tools, particularly MS Excel and writing technical reports.
- A genuine enthusiasm for problem-solving.
- Studying within any of the following subjects: Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Creative Technologies and Economics.
- Experience in using a range of MS Office Tools, particularly MS Excel and writing technical reports.
- A genuine enthusiasm for problem-solving.
You should be:
- Competent communication skills with both colleagues and clients.
- Possess strong analytical skills and able to rationalise complex problems.
- Able to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Desirable skills, experience and knowledge:
- Statistical modelling experience.
- Confident in presenting technical work to customers or senior management.
- Knowledge/interest in defence and the military
- There are three main components to a placement year with Arke, these are described below:
Supporting a live contract:
Our placement students will work with, and support, our consultants. This would be dependent on current contract cover but could involve developing models, undertaking analysis, attending meetings and analysing results. You will be part of the collaborative team and will be depended on to deliver meaningful input which will inform an end customer’s decision.
Internal project
You will take a lead role in the planning, management, and delivery of one or more smaller projects in specialist and novel research topics and applications. These will be designed to develop future Arke capability.
Examples may include:
- Analysis and modelling of the cost drivers associated with Satellite development and build.
- Analysis of a large and imperfect data set associated with commercial shipbuilding, including fusion with a smaller more detailed data set.
- Development of an assessment method to prioritise future research into environmentally sustainable technology.
- Analysis and modelling of the cost drivers associated with Satellite development and build.
- Analysis of a large and imperfect data set associated with commercial shipbuilding, including fusion with a smaller more detailed data set.
- Development of an assessment method to prioritise future research into environmentally sustainable technology.
Supporting the Running of the Business:
One of the key advantages of working in a smaller organisation is being able to contribute towards the day-to-day running of the company, which could include:
- Business processes and administration (finance, accounts, operations, resource utilisation)
- HR and recruitment
- Marketing, Internal communications
- Social Value and STEM outreach.
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Arke Ltd delivers services across a range of UK defence and national security programmes. Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance, and to work on certain customer programmes, may be affected by factors including nationality, citizenship, residency history and security vetting requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance can impact an individual's ability to undertake the role and could affect ongoing employment.
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