Graduate Software Engineer

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will:

• Need to have an understanding of software engineering principles with knowledge of programming in one or more software language(s)
• Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills and have the confidence and ability to challenge and contribute
• Have an enthusiasm and passion for software development
• Be able to demonstrate and apply system-level thinking

You can look forward to working with highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work of designing and developing cutting edge technology for a worldwide market. It is likely that you will need to be in the office for a least 4 days per week, although you may be able to work some days from home, depending on your projects. You will report to an experienced Software Engineer who will provide day to day guidance and on-the-job training. You will be introduced to the software development processes and utilise state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools. You will also gain experience all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which could include: applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration and test.

Key Responsibility Areas

Working alongside developers and experts in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Your responsibilities will include:

• Growing and applying your knowledge of software engineering as part of an Integrated Project Team
• Developing practical skills in design techniques for land, sea or aerospace applications
• Managing your personal development towards attaining professional standards and registration within a relevant body
• Supporting early careers activities - our graduates have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities

What you will bring

We require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD

For the Graduate Software Engineer role, the acceptable degrees are:

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science

Start Date

The role will normally commence around the beginning of September 2027. However, if you have (or will have) completed your degree before summer 2027, there may be opportunities to start early or slightly later (if completing a Master’s).

Security Clearance

Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Benefits

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue 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 championing inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme.
• Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits