Overview
Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects from day one? Our Industrial Placement Programme gives you the opportunity to apply your studies in a practical setting, develop technical skills, and gain insight into how Leonardo operates.
Leonardo is looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
Role and Responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineering Industrial Placement to join the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business. CS3 operates across the UK, providing innovative support solutions to customers, ensuring front‑line capability wherever and whenever required.
During the 12‑month programme you will engage in challenging projects and deliver innovative solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts.
- Support Solution Design – conceptual design and development of new support solutions and services, including those for Typhoon and Team Tempest.
- Technical Support – hands‑on testing and repair of in‑service equipment across helicopters and fast jets; work on electronic‑based systems and associated test equipment.
- Digital – develop, maintain, and support digital tools used by customers for asset and logistics management, data processing, reporting, and visualisation.
- CS3 Engineering Capability Development – carry out cross‑cutting activities to improve services, explore new technologies and data, and develop different approaches to support.
As an Industrial Placement Systems Engineer, you will:
- Use technical expertise to solve problems, generate ideas and be proactive within the team.
- Develop practical skills in engineering design, development, and verification for complex solutions.
- Apply academic knowledge to undertake activities across the engineering lifecycle, delivering to agreed performance targets, including cost and schedule.
- Work closely with engineers across multiple disciplines.
- Visualise and understand customer problems.
- Capture and manage customer requirements.
- Analyse data, model, visualise and develop dashboards.
- Complete tasks to a high standard and in accordance with appropriate processes and procedures.
- Take an active role in engineering process improvement.
This is not an exhaustive list; a good attitude and willingness to learn are the most important skills.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum predicted 2:2 grade in a relevant degree discipline (preferred: Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other STEM).
- Passionate about engineering.
- Self‑motivated with an aptitude for problem‑solving and ability to drive difficult issues to conclusion.
- Able to work with minimum direction or supervision on complex tasks.
- Able to apply big‑picture thinking to look at problems as a whole.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with subject matter experts across a range of technical and operational topics.
- Confidence and ability to challenge and respond to technical or process issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience creating documentation and presentations.
- Able to plan, prioritise and deliver high‑quality work.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of personnel security controls (National Security Vetting) may apply, including eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
Leonardo offers a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports well‑being, career development, and work‑life balance.
- Generous leave, with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
- Employer‑contributed pension scheme, up to 15%.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and inclusion and diversity networks.
- Bonus scheme available to all employees.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan – opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
- Flexi‑benefits up to £500 annually, including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.
Inclusivity
We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, let us know.
Locations and Contract
Primary location: Luton – Cap Green 300 (GB). Additional location: Edinburgh (GB).
Contract type: Fixed term.
Hybrid working arrangement: Hybrid – split time between workplace and remote.
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