Industrial Placement Analytics Engineer

This is a full-time, fixed-term Industrial Placement Analytics Engineer role based in Central London.

The Opportunity

Join our Central London team to help perform weapon system assessments for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). This role is ideal for individuals with a STEM background seeking to apply their skills in technical analysis and systems assessment.

Your Project

• Customer Integration: You will be part of a weapons project team within the Defence Analytics Group, integrated into a joint unit with government employees, armed forces members, and other contractors.
• The Challenge: Conduct analysis to assess weapon system performance and capability using scientific methods, physical principles, and analytics on complex data sets. This may involve developing new techniques and tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with similar teams in the UK and partner nations, contributing to joint ways of working and knowledge improvement.
• Breadth: Engage with an environment where system complexity and capabilities are constantly evolving globally.

What You'll Do

• Apply physical principles to real-world problems using in-house software tools and developing ad-hoc software, primarily in Python.
• Produce and present reports and presentations to MOD customers and wider communities in the UK and partner nations.
• Provide ad hoc advice and support to MOD customers, sometimes at short notice.
• Travel for technical exchanges with partners, both within the UK and potentially abroad.

What We Need From You

• A STEM background with strong numerical and analytical skills, applicable to real-world problems.
• A good understanding of scientific methods and fundamental physical principles.
• Good interpersonal skills for collaborative work within an inter-disciplinary team.
• Problem-solving ability and self-direction, with the capacity to meet deadlines, sometimes at short notice.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for diverse technical audiences.
• Ability to work office-based in central London.

Desirable Skills

• An appreciation for and interest in aerospace technologies.
• Experience with Python and C#.

What You Will Get

• Impact: Contribute to robust weapon assessments for UK Defence partners and front-line forces.
• Opportunity: Play a key role in MOD weapon assessment, a critical input to procurement programs.
• Knowledge: Develop an understanding of weapon systems and their operation.
• Skills: Gain a range of analytical, software, and interpersonal skills.
• Insights: Work within a Leonardo team fully integrated with the MOD customer, offering close-up insight into MOD operations.
• Teamwork: Collaborate within a diverse technical team.

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 past five years.
• Some roles require National Security Vetting (NSV). Eligibility for SC level generally requires continuous UK residency for the past five years; DV clearance typically requires ten years. Overseas time may be accepted in some circumstances.
• Additional vetting may apply.

Benefits

• Time to recharge: Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
• Secure your future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
• Tailored perks: Up to £500 annually for flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.