Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-week Electronic Engineering Summer Placement in Edinburgh.
- Gain hands-on experience on real-world avionics projects.
- Must be working towards an upper Second class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree in a relevant STEM subject.
- Placement runs from 1st June to 27th August 2027.
- Hybrid working with at least 3-4 days on site per week.
About the Role
This is a 13-week summer placement programme running from 1st June to 27th August 2027.
Your Impact
Gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one at Leonardo's Edinburgh site. You will apply your studies in a practical setting, develop technical skills, and gain insight into the company's operations.
The Programme
- Work on meaningful projects alongside subject matter experts in multidisciplinary teams.
- Receive coaching and support from a dedicated team.
- Potential to return for future placements or progress onto the Graduate Development Programme.
- Spend at least three or four days each week on site.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to solving real-life engineering problems on state-of-the-art avionics sensor systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines to help achieve project targets.
- Apply academic knowledge to real projects, including design, testing, qualification, and technology support.
- Develop practical skills in design techniques for aerospace applications, understand key technologies, and gain experience using ECAD tools and test equipment.
Entry Requirements
You should be working towards:
- A minimum of an upper Second class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree, or a higher degree (MSc or PhD).
- Your degree subject should be Electronics Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, or another relevant discipline.
- Demonstrate an interest in one or more of the disciplines within Electronic/Hardware Engineering (e.g. RF, Microwave, Power Supply, FPGAs or High-Speed Digital Circuitry).
Competencies
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to use initiative.
- Adaptable to changing priorities.
- Collaborative and flexible approach.
Security Clearance
Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years. Additional vetting may apply for more sensitive posts, potentially requiring continuous residence in the UK for five or ten years.
Benefits
- Pro rata annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays).
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.