2026 Summer Internship - Software & Controls Engineer

This 8-week internship will run from June 2026, with exact dates confirmed at the offer stage. It is based in PA Consulting's Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Melbourn, Cambridge.

The salary for this internship is £26,230 per annum.

This role is open to undergraduates in their penultimate year of university, or those returning to university after the internship to complete an MSc. Applicants must be studying towards a STEM-related degree and possess proficient programming skills in C++, Python, Rust, C, or C# along with familiarity with software development practices and tools. Candidates must also meet UK residency requirements for security clearance, typically requiring 5 years of continuous UK residency. Commercial experience in software design, development, or testing, or knowledge of embedded software, sensors, IoT,

The application process includes an application form and online assessments, followed by shortlisting and/or technical assessments. Final stage assessments involve an Assessment Centre with technical assessments and final stage interviews.

This internship provides hands-on experience in cutting-edge software and controls engineering within a top consulting firm, working on innovative projects ranging from medical devices to transport networks. It offers exposure to best practice software product development and an opportunity to develop technical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.