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Graduate Supportability Engineer

Leonardo
£34,000
Luton
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 12-month Graduate Programme in Supportability Engineering with a starting salary of £34,000 per annum.
  • Work on exciting projects in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Future Combat Air (FCA) alongside experts.
  • Requires a minimum 2:2 in a relevant STEM degree.
  • Hybrid working based in Luton, with at least three days on site per week.
  • Includes a welcome bonus, exit bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

This 12-month Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.

What You Will Do

  • Report to the Lead Supportability Engineer and be responsible for a wide range of Supportability Engineering tasks to meet the needs of Integrated Project Teams.
  • Assist with the analysis, preparation, and delivery of Supportability Engineering activities, with a focus on Supportability Analysis, across Leonardo’s Electronic Warfare (EW) and Future Combat Air (FCA) Line of Business.
  • Help ensure reliability and maintainability considerations influence product concepts and designs to meet performance and availability targets.
  • Contribute to a culture of best-practice sharing and turn requirements into supportable solutions.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with engineers and support staff across multiple UK and overseas locations.
  • Manage time effectively and adapt to varied project needs.
  • Receive training and mentoring to develop supervisory skills.
  • Take ownership of work packages, including planning and scheduling your own work and that of others.

What You Will Bring

  • A minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s or Integrated Master’s degree, or a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.
  • Relevant degree disciplines include: Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Other degree disciplines will also be considered.

Security Clearance

  • Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions.
  • Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years.
  • For more sensitive posts, additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which may consider background, travel history, nationality, and previous nationalities held.
  • To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years. Overseas time may be accepted in some circumstances.

Benefits

  • Starting salary of £34,000 per annum.
  • £1,000 welcome bonus.
  • £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme.
  • Potential eligibility for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA).
  • 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.
  • Eligibility for a bonus scheme.
  • Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.

Location

  • Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
  • Hybrid Working: Hybrid
  • Encouraged to spend at least three days each week on site.