TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month industrial placement as a Software Engineer.
- Earn a salary of £25,000 per year.
- Gain practical experience in software development lifecycle, working on real-world projects.
- Requires a predicted 2:2 in a relevant STEM degree.
- Placement is onsite in Newcastle.
About the Role
This is a 12-month industrial placement for Software Engineers.
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 to supervisors and fellow placement students.
- Learn skills for software development, 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 learned skills and achievements to the Head of Software and the wider team.
Skills, Qualifications and Knowledge Required
- A minimum of a predicted 2:2 grade in a relevant degree discipline (e.g., 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 (e.g., C++) and knowledge of UML are advantageous but not essential.
Security Clearance
- Many roles are subject to security requirements and export control restrictions.
- Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years (BPSS).
- More sensitive roles require National Security Vetting (NSV), which may involve additional checks on background, travel history, nationality, and previous nationalities held.
- Generally, continuous UK residency for the previous five years is required for SC level vetting, and ten years for DV clearance. Time spent overseas may be accepted in some circumstances.
Benefits
- Salary: £25,000 per year.
- Coaching and support from a dedicated team.
- Opportunity to collaborate with Leonardo during final academic years.
- Potential offer on the Graduate Development Programme upon successful completion.
- 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 inclusion networks.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits (e.g., private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships).
Location
- Primary Location: Newcastle
- Hybrid Working: Onsite