Research Engineer

COMPANY: BBC

JOB TITLE: Research Engineer

• Currently working on digital switchover, making HD available on Freeview
• Creating new software
• Risk Assessment
• Communicating with other people in the BBC and government departments

RELATED DEGREE:

• Did A Levels in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Geography
• Went to the University of Southampton and studyed Electronic Engineering
• Sponsored by British Aerospace whilst at university

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Got on the BBC's 2 year graduate scheme before the current job he's in

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Be interested in technology, not just gadgets but about how and why things work
• Got to be a better candidate than everyone else - have to have more than just good grades

BENEFITS OF THE JOB:

Different every day, do a lot of research. Get to work with companies all over Europe and go to meetings abroad.

CAREER GOALS:

• Hopes to become a Chartered Engineer, globally recognised status
• Wants to be involved in 2012 Olympics at the BBC, making it more exciting for viewers