Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Industrial Placement in Software Engineering.
- Earn a salary of £26,228 per year.
- Requires a predicted 2:2 in a relevant STEM degree.
- Gain hands-on experience in software development lifecycle and work on real-world projects.
- Potential for future graduate programme offers and continued collaboration.
About the Role
This is a 12-month Industrial Placement Programme where you will spend a year working on meaningful projects alongside subject matter experts. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams and gain experience across the product lifecycle.
What You Will Do
- Report to an experienced engineer for day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training.
- Be introduced to software development processes, utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology, and tools.
- Gain experience in aspects of the software development lifecycle, including applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
- Create high-quality, robust code, document work products, maintain configuration management, and provide progress reports.
- Deliver technical reports and presentations on work assignments.
- Learn essential software development skills, potentially including design techniques for aerospace applications, key processes, technologies, and software development using modelling tools, compilers, and test environments.
- Potentially work closely with Software, Systems, Firmware, and Electronics Engineers to solve integration problems on complex systems.
- Showcase your learning and achievements to senior management and the wider team.
Skills, Qualifications and Knowledge Required
- A minimum of a predicted 2:2 grade in a relevant degree discipline such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering (BSc (Hon) / BEng (Hon) / MEng).
- Experience of computer programming and a passion for designing software and writing code.
- Experience of an object-oriented programming language like C++ and knowledge of UML are advantageous but not essential.
Security Clearance
Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence for identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years (BPSS requirements).
For more sensitive posts, additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply. Generally, continuous UK residency for the previous five years is expected for SC level vetting, and ten years for DV clearance. Overseas time may be accepted in some circumstances.
Benefits
- Salary: £26,228
- 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.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
- Coaching and support from a dedicated team.
- Potential to continue collaboration with Leonardo during final year(s) of study.
- Successful completion may lead to an offer on the Graduate Development Programme.