Summer Placement Mechanical Engineer
Leonardo, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Location
GB – Edinburgh (Primary). Additional: GB – Newcastle.
Contract & Working Arrangement
Contract Type: Fixed term. Hybrid Working: Hybrid.
Job Overview
We’re looking for summer placement students to join our Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business as Mechanical Engineers for 13 weeks starting 1st June 2026. The role supports the design and development of radar and electro‑optic products, working with state‑of‑the‑art methods, technology and tools across the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and delivery of radar, laser and infrared countermeasure products as part of Integrated Project Teams or the central analysis team – conceptual design, detailed design, stress or thermal analysis, and problem solving of technical issues across the product lifecycle.
* Receive technical training tailored to your role and business area, and attend awareness sessions to broaden business knowledge.
* Deliver a specific project task with support from senior Mechanical Engineers.
* Apply the technical and soft skills from your degree to industry projects.
Qualifications
* Enrolled in an IMechE‑accredited Bachelor’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Mechanical, Computer‑Aided Mechanical, Aero‑Mechanical, Aeronautical, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Relevant Mechanical engineering work experience such as summer placements or internships.
* Experience in technical writing and project planning.
* Strong analytical, modelling and laboratory skills.
* Evidence of successful teamwork.
* Experience with CAD modelling tools such as PTC Creo or similar parametric modellers (desirable).
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro‑rated for summer placement.
* Employer contribution up to 15% to an award‑winning pension scheme.
* Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks for inclusion and diversity.
* Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). National Security Vetting may apply. For more information, visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.
Inclusivity Statement
We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Computer and Network Security
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