Technical Assistant (electronics, engineering, physics, computer science) [D young & Co]

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D Young & CO- Technical Assistant (electronics, engineering, physics, computer science)

D Young & Co is a leading top-tier European intellectual property firm, dedicated to protecting and enforcing our clients’ IP rights. For over 130 years we’ve been applying our world-class expertise to take ideas, products and services further.

If a specific position is not listed here we still welcome speculative applications from commercially-minded and ambitious individuals who want to contribute to our exceptional IP team and benefit from their career success.

Technical Assistant (electronics, engineering, physics, computer science)

You will train to become a patent attorney alongside highly acclaimed colleagues in one of the leading teams in Europe, working with national and international clients across a wide range of industries and spanning many sectors.

What you will enjoy

  • Challenging work, early responsibility and a training and personal development programme which is supportive and specific to you.
  • Our commitment to developing talented graduates who have the passion and initiative to build successful careers as patent attorneys.
  • Full support and training towards qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney.
  • Working closely with clients to understand their inventions and translate complex technical ideas into strong patent applications.
  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the UK and European Patent Offices and other patent offices around the world.
  • A rewarding and fulfilling working environment and broad ranging, flexible benefits package including bi-annual performance based bonuses.

What you will need

  • An exceptional academic track record in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • Academic, industry, or prior patent experience in instruction set architecture, CPU or GPU micro-architecture, SoC/ASIC design, processor pipelines, memory hierarchy, interconnects, or related areas.
  • The desire and ability to share ideas and expertise, working both in a team as well as autonomously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent written communication.
  • To be highly motivated, with the drive and ambition to progress your career.
  • The ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • A desire to be empowered to make a difference and achieve shared goals to deliver real excellence to clients.
  • An interest in law, intellectual property, and technology strategy.
Applications

To apply, send your CV to: recruitment@dyoung.com
+44 (0)20 7269 8550

More information: Technical Assistant (electronics, engineering, physics, computer science)

Location: Briton House, 10-12 Briton St, Southampton SO14 3EB

CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2026

Please note: This closing date may be an estimate. If you are interested in this role, apply as soon as possible. This role may be closed before the date listed here.