Graduate Engineer - Stress and Thermal Analyst

Leonardo is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join their Graduate Programme as a Stress and Thermal Analyst within the Mechanical Engineering Team. This 18-month programme offers the chance to work on challenging projects, contributing to innovation, technology advancement, and global safety.

What You'll Do

As a Graduate Engineer - Stress and Thermal Analyst, you will:

• Support the design and development of electro-optic, communications, and information systems products under the guidance of experienced mechanical engineers.
• Be introduced to state-of-the-art methods, technology, and tools across the engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build, production, and in-service support.
• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance, and safety using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Conduct thermal analysis of mechanical designs using thermal analysis software, CFD techniques, and classical hand calculations.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and aerospace materials.
• Advise on materials and manufacturing techniques, focusing on thermal performance and mechanical integrity.
• Support product development through all phases, from design and testing to final certification.
• Contribute to technical documentation.
• Develop skills in Structural, Thermal, Pressure, and Model Driven domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire skills for effective work in a professional engineering environment.
• Analyse and advise on thermal and stress performance to meet demanding environmental and operational requirements.
• Support the mechanical engineering team in delivering technical solutions.
• Design and develop product structures, analysing their static and dynamic response.
• Create and present design data according to departmental best practices and industry-leading tools.
• Deliver detailed designs, including numerical calculations and tolerance studies.
• Work to meet cost, schedule, and quality demands.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or a higher degree (MSc or PhD) in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aero-Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Electro Mechanical
• Self-motivation, willingness to take on challenges, and drive for personal development.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, digital).
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Adaptability to changing demands.
• Ability to offer novel ideas for solving complex problems.
• Relevant project work and/or placements in industry are beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £34,000 per annum.
• £1,000 welcome bonus.
• £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme.
• Potential Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA).
• 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.
• 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.).

Location & Working Arrangement

• Primary Location: GB - Basildon
• Hybrid working with at least three days on-site per week. Attendance at the Essex facility is required when customer requirements dictate.

Security Clearance

• Roles are subject to UK Government Security requirements (BPSS). Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years.
• Some roles may require additional National Security Vetting (NSV), which may have residency requirements (typically 5 years continuously in the UK for SC level).

Application Deadline

• Not specified.