Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience as a Software Engineer on real-world projects.
- Paid placement of £26,228 per year for 13 weeks.
- Placement runs from 1st June 2027 to 27th August 2027.
- Requires a predicted 2:2 in a relevant STEM degree.
- Opportunity to return for further placements or join the Graduate Development programme.
About the Role
Leonardo is seeking summer placement students to gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects. This paid opportunity offers the chance to apply your studies in a practical setting, develop technical skills, and gain insight into the company's operations.
The Placement Programme
The 13-week Summer Placement Programme runs from 1st June 2027 to 27th August 2027. You will work in multidisciplinary integrated project teams in Newcastle on state-of-the-art avionics sensor systems.
What You Will Do
As a Summer Placement Software Engineer, you will:
- Provide support to real projects.
- Apply knowledge gained from your studies in a practical way.
- Undertake activities including designing, testing, qualifying, and supporting technology across a range of products.
- Deliver small packages of work to time, cost, and quality.
- Work within a team to achieve project targets, collaborate across disciplines, and solve problems.
- Communicate with team members to share knowledge.
- Complete tasks to a high standard in accordance with appropriate processes and procedures.
- Develop engineering skills with support from experienced engineers and a supervisor.
- Prepare and deliver presentations at the start and end of your placement.
Particular emphasis will be placed on learning practical skills not easily gained in an academic environment.
What You Will Bring
- A minimum of a predicted 2:2 grade in a relevant degree discipline (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering).
- An interest in Software Engineering, specifically in real-time development for avionic systems.
- Some experience of computer programming and enthusiasm for designing software and writing code.
- Experience of an object-oriented programming language (e.g., C++) and knowledge of UML is advantageous but not essential.
- Self-motivated with drive and enthusiasm.
- Ability to use initiative to achieve objectives.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Highly responsive with strong customer focus.
- Thoroughness and ability to maintain high standards.
- Adaptability to situational changes.
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. Additional vetting may apply for more sensitive posts, potentially requiring continuous residency in the UK for five or ten years.
Benefits
- Pro-rata annual leave allowance (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 networks.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.