Key Takeaways
- Graduate Systems Engineer role with Leonardo in Basildon.
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus and a £1,000 exit bonus.
- Requires a minimum of a lower Second class Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or another STEM discipline.
- 18-month programme with hybrid working, requiring at least three days on site per week.
- Applications are open now.
About the Role
Systems Engineers are involved in all aspects of design and development, from initial product design through to in-service support. They look at the big picture, determine how the system needs to operate and collaborate to produce the required overall operational behaviours. They also dive into the deepest level of detail – taking the system piece-by-piece and defining its design to the finest point. Our Systems Engineers can also actively engage in R&D, developing new concepts and conducting fundamental research into our future technologies.
What You'll Do
- Work on real engineering problems and have the opportunity to be involved in supporting a wide range of tasks across multiple projects/products, which covers Sea, Land, Air and space domains.
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative team who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training, introducing you to systems engineering processes, methods, technology and tools.
- Receive targeted training, developing the engineering skills and necessary domain knowledge required to achieve technical excellence and be a successful Systems Engineer.
What You'll Bring
- A minimum of an lower Second class Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD. In all cases the subject should be engineering, mathematics, physics or another STEM discipline.
- Experience in coding/programming is desirable.
- Experience in relevant project work and/or placements in industry is desirable.
- Experience in solving problems as part of a team is desirable.
- Experience in applying your science and technology knowledge to solve a real-world problem is desirable.
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
- Time to recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Join in our success: Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
- Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Application Details
- Starting Salary: £34,000 per annum
- Welcome Bonus: £1,000
- Exit Bonus: £1,000 upon successful completion of the programme
- Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA): Subject to specific criteria.
- Programme Duration: 18 months
- Location: GB - Basildon
- Working Pattern: Hybrid (at least three days each week on site)
- Contract Type: Permanent