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Job Description
At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Our placements are designed to help you apply your studies in a practical setting, develop your technical skills, and gain valuable insight into how our business operates.
Our Industrial Placement Programme offers you the chance to spend a year with us, working on meaningful projects alongside subject matter experts, within multidisciplinary teams, and across the product lifecycle. You’ll receive a salary of £25,000, with coaching and support from a dedicated team to help you achieve both your placement objectives and personal development goals. Successful completion of an Industrial Placement with Leonardo may also lead to an offer on our Graduate Development Programme. During your placement, we encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.
What you’ll do as a Firmware Engineering Industrial Placement Student
You’ll work alongside expert engineers to design, test, and integrate firmware solutions for embedded systems. This is a unique opportunity to build practical skills and contribute to meaningful projects.
* Designing firmware using VHDL/Verilog for FPGA-based systems.
* Integrating firmware with mixed‑signal systems in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
* Testing and validating designs in laboratory environments.
* Using industry‑standard tools and methodologies to support development.
* Documenting design and testing processes and contributing to technical reviews.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to learn. You’ll need
* To be currently studying for a degree in a relevant subject such as:
o Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, AI & Cybernetics, Communications, Space, or Information Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Computer Networks.
* A basic understanding of firmware/FPGA principles (prior experience not required).
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to grow in a dynamic engineering environment.
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) will apply, which includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.
Why Join Us
* Time to Recharge – Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
* Secure your Future – Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters – Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits.
Leonardo is a global leader in aerospace, defence and security, headquartered in Italy, with over 53,000 employees worldwide.
Be part of something bigger – apply now!
Location
* Primary Location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300.
Contract
* Contract Type: Fixed term.
* Hybrid Working: Hybrid.
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