Job Description
Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real‑world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals and will support you through your preferred route for professional development.
Our 18‑month Graduate Engineering Programme allows you to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts. Start with a salary of £34,000 per annum, a £1,000 welcome bonus, and a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion. You may also be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA) under specific criteria. We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site.
As a Graduate Systems Engineer you will
Systems Engineers are involved in all aspects of design and development, from initial product design through to in‑service support. They look at the big picture, determine how the system must operate, collaborate to produce required operational behaviours, and dive into component‑level detail to define designs. Our Engineers also actively engage in research and development.
You will work on real engineering problems within the Radar or Advanced Targeting Business Area. You will support a wide range of tasks across multiple projects/products, such as:
* The radar for the Typhoon fighter jet
* The radar for the SAAB Gripen fighter
* Our family of Surveillance AESA radars
* An IRCM (Infra‑Red Counter Measures) system
* Our laser target designator or laser ranging systems
Key Responsibility Areas
* Requirements capture, design documentation, verification, and validation
* Algorithm design and testing
* Performance modelling; building physics‑based models to test our designs through computer simulation
* Data analysis; end‑to‑end systems analysis using synthetic and real‑world data
* Applied research; from product improvements to blue‑sky thinking
What you’ll bring
All roles require a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD in a STEM‑related subject.
We would also be interested to hear if you have experience in:
* Coding/programming
* Relevant project work and/or industry placements
* Collaborative problem solving
* Applying science and technology knowledge to real‑world problems
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 referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, potentially requiring Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
Leonardo offers a comprehensive company‑funded benefits package to support wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Highlights include:
* Generous leave with the option to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year
* A pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
* Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity
* Eligibility for our bonus scheme
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan
* Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more
Location & Working Conditions
Primary location: Edinburgh, GB.
Contract type: Permanent.
Hybrid working: Onsite.
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