Graduate Electronics Engineer

Leonardo is seeking graduates to join their Graduate Scheme, contributing to innovation, technology advancement, and global safety. The 18-month programme offers development opportunities in virtual and applied working environments, engaging with challenging projects and delivering solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Graduates will receive coaching and support to achieve objectives and personal development goals, with support towards chartership.

What You'll Do

• Gain experience across the full development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, applied research, and testing.
• Opportunity to get involved in electronic hardware disciplines such as RF, Microwave, FPGA, High-Speed Digital Engineering, or Power Supply engineering. Indicate your preference on your CV and screening questions.
• Liaise closely with engineers from other disciplines (Systems, Software, Mechanical) and potentially interface with customers and end users.
• Develop practical skills in advanced design techniques for aerospace applications, understand key technologies, and gain experience using ECAD tools and test equipment.
• Explore aspects of the development lifecycle within the graduate development framework, including requirements analysis and definition, hardware design, implementation, integration, testing, and through-life support.
• Receive training, including on-the-job experience with real production hardware on sensor systems, and formal technical training via taught courses.

What You'll Bring

• Entry Requirements: Minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree (MSc or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• Preferred Degrees: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, Computer Communication and Networks, Cyber Security, Mathematics, Communications Engineering.
• Demonstrate an interest in one or more of the disciplines within Electronic/Hardware Engineering (e.g. RF, Microwave, power supply, FPGAs or high-speed digital circuitry).
• Security Clearance: Successful applicants will be subject to UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, including identity verification, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years. Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply for more sensitive posts, generally requiring continuous UK residency for five years (or ten for DV clearance).

Benefits

• Starting Salary: £34,000 per annum.
• Bonuses: £1,000 welcome bonus and £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme.
• Accommodation Allowance: Potential Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA) subject to criteria.
• Leave: Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
• Performance: Eligibility for annual bonus scheme.
• Share Scheme: Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Flexible Benefits: Up to £500 annually for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.

Locations

• Primary: Edinburgh
• Additional: Newcastle

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working, with at least three to four days per week on site.
• Commitment: Full time