TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year Design Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship in Edinburgh, studying for a BEng (Hons) at the University of Strathclyde.
- Earn a starting salary of £23,500 per year, with increases as you progress.
- Gain hands-on experience rotating through different engineering functions and working on advanced avionic equipment.
- Achieve Incorporated Engineer status and work towards Chartered Engineer status upon completion.
- Requires 4 Higher Grades (BBBB), including Maths and Physics/Technology, and Standard Grades/National 5 in English.
About the Role
Leonardo offers a 4-year Design Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship scheme in Edinburgh.
What You'll Do
- Rotate around different Engineering hiring functions.
- Learn how to design, manufacture and support advanced avionic equipment.
- Develop Engineering knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
- Practice the full engineering lifecycle.
- In Years 3 & 4, you will specialise in one of the Engineering Disciplines covered in your rotations.
Qualifications
- Entry Requirements: 4 Higher Grades (or equivalent): BBBB. Mandatory: Mathematics AND Mandatory: Physics or a Technology subject. Preferred: English and another STEM subject (e.g. Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft & Design, Tech Studies, Computing, Woodwork, Metalwork etc.). Standard Grades (1-3) / National 5: (A-C) in English.
- This apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little professional engineering experience and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an engineering-related degree.
- Note: SAAS funding from English apprentices moving to Scotland must have residency in Scotland before 1st August 2024.
What You'll Gain
- Study at the University of Strathclyde for a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design & Manufacture.
- Gain practical skills, experience, and knowledge.
- On completion, you should have met the requirements for Incorporated Engineer as part of the way to gaining Chartered Engineer status.
- Work as a highly qualified member of our Engineering community in a discipline such as electronics, mechanical, test, support, and systems engineering.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting Salary: £23,500 per year.
- Salary increases as you progress.
- Company-funded benefits package including:
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Eligibility for an annual bonus scheme.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
Important Information
- Duration: 4 years.
- Location: Edinburgh.
- Working Pattern: Full time, Hybrid working.
- Academic Study: Up to one day a month at University during the first two years, plus 2 days a week for academic studies.
- Security Clearance: Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence for identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years. Further National Security Vetting may apply.