TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Graduate Systems Engineer role at Leonardo in Luton.
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum, with welcome and exit bonuses.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering, science, or mathematics field.
- 12/18-month programme involving complex systems engineering and electronic warfare technology.
- Hybrid working with a requirement for at least three days per week on site.
About the Role
Leonardo is seeking graduates to join their programmes and contribute to innovation, technology advancement, and global safety.
What You Will Do
As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will support the development of world-leading electronic warfare (EW) technologies and capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Understanding customer requirements and developing system architectures.
- Designing next-generation EW capabilities.
- Participating in live trials of equipment and systems.
- Developing practical engineering design and development skills for complex systems.
- Gaining an understanding of the EW domain.
- Collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines to solve problems.
- Completing tasks to a high standard and contributing to engineering process improvement.
- Applying academic skills to problem-solving and idea generation.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or a higher degree (MSc or PhD).
- Acceptable degrees include: aerospace/aeronautical engineering, computer science/systems, electrical/electronic engineering, general engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics, and systems engineering.
- Understanding of mathematics to at least A-Level standard.
- Basic understanding of electronics.
- Ideally, experience with engineering development tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Rhapsody, Cameo, DOORS, document management systems).
Security Clearance
Roles are subject to UK Government security requirements. 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. Further National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, generally requiring continuous UK residency for five years (SC level) or ten years (DV level).
Benefits
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum.
- £1,000 welcome bonus and £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion.
- Potential Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA).
- Generous leave, with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support and financial advice.
- Employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Up to £500 annually for flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
Location
- Luton
Programme Details
- 12/18-month Graduate Programmes.
- Hybrid working with at least three days per week on site.