Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Systems Engineering Industrial Placement in Customer Support.
- Gain experience in areas such as support solution design, technical support, digital tools, or engineering capability development.
- Requires a minimum predicted 2:2 degree in a STEM subject.
- Based in Luton or Edinburgh with hybrid working.
- Successful placements may lead to future opportunities with Leonardo.
About the Role
This is a 12-month Industrial Placement Programme at Leonardo, focusing on Systems Engineering within the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) business.
What You'll Do
As a Systems Engineering Industrial Placement, you will gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Support Solution Design: Understand customer needs and develop support solutions for complex equipment, potentially involving work on Typhoon and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
- Technical Support: Test, investigate, and repair in-service equipment for helicopters and fast jets, working with electronic systems.
- Digital: Develop and maintain digital tools for customers, supporting asset and logistics management and decision-making.
- CS3 Engineering Capability Development: Improve engineering and support solution delivery processes, exploring new technologies and data analysis.
You will work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to challenging projects, and develop your technical and professional skills. You will also participate in a collaborative project with other early careers colleagues.
What We Need From You
- A minimum predicted 2:2 degree classification in a relevant subject (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM subject).
- An interest in engineering and enthusiasm for Systems Engineering in an industry environment.
We are also looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Curiosity and a logical approach to problem-solving.
- Self-motivation and a proactive learning attitude.
- Ability to see both detail and the wider context.
- Collaborative approach and willingness to share ideas.
- Organisational skills and ability to take ownership of tasks.
- Confidence to ask questions and constructively challenge ideas.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to seek feedback and develop independence.
- Enthusiasm for contributing ideas and exploring solutions.
Previous experience in the defence or aerospace industry is not required. We value potential, problem-solving approach, and a willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
Roles are subject to UK Government security requirements. 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. Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which generally requires continuous residency in the UK for the previous five years (or ten for DV clearance).
Benefits
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per 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 for flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
Locations
- Luton or Edinburgh.
- Hybrid working model applies.
- Potential for UK and overseas travel.