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Discover- What can I do with my degree?

You could begin by researching a career directly related to your degree such as electrical engineer, electronics engineer, technical sales engineer or mechanical engineer. However, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Careers related to a degree in electrical and electronic engineering

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Careers related to a degree in mechanical engineering

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Explore the career paths of engineering graduates

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Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

Develop- Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider part-time work, a work placement or volunteering to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for
How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers
How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning
Interested in a work placement?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

Compete- Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse opportunities on the Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Engineering students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Johnson Matthey UK LEAD Graduate Rotational Programme – 2027 cohort – Evenbreak
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 25/09/2026Location: England – East.Evenbreak is an international job board for anyone who identifies as deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, or people who have a long-term health condition find inclusive employers. This job is being advertised on behalf of Johnson Matthey by Evenbreak.  If you have lived experience of disability, neurodiversity or a […]
  • Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician – Royal Air Force
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 30/09/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.What will you do?Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power […]
  • Aircraft Technician Avionics – Royal Air Force
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 30/09/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aircraft Technician Avionics you will keep our aircraft airborne by carrying out maintenance and repair work on the sophisticated electronic and on-board avionics.What will you do?Give the pilot real-time access to comprehensive battle-space information, and the ability to share sensor data, and actionable […]
  • Aircraft Technician Mechanical – Royal Air Force
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 30/09/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aircraft Technician Mechanical your job is to carry out maintenance and repair work on the airframe and propulsion systems on RAF aircraft.What will you do?Examine and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical componentsEnsure the high performance of engines, flying controls, pneumatics and hydraulic […]
  • Electrician – Royal Air Force
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 30/09/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Electrician, you will be in charge of keeping the RAF fully powered. You’ll be essential in ensuring RAF aircraft are able to take off and complete their missions safely by maintaining and repairing the wide range of ground-based electric equipment used on RAF […]
  • Advanced Manufacture and Repair Technician – Royal Air Force
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 30/09/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Advanced Manufacture and Repair Technician you will manufacture and repair parts for aircraft, vehicles and specialist equipment. You will be working in specially equipped workshops and aircraft maintenance hangars.What will you do?Work in a specially-equipped workshop to make and repair components for aircraft, […]
  • Engineer Officer – Aerosystems – Royal Air Force
    Salary Range: £35,000 to £39,999Closing Date: 30/09/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aerosystems Engineer Officer you will manage the maintenance and operation of the RAF's cutting-edge aircraft and supporting technology.What will you do?Ensure aircraft are ready to fly at all timesProvide engineering management for RAF aircraft maintenanceOversee the safety of munitions and other explosive materialsSetting, […]

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