Summer Placement - Software Engineer

Leonardo – Summer Placements – Edinburgh – 13 weeks

Software Engineer

Job Description:

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company?

Leonardo’s Summer Placement Programme offers you a paid opportunity to develop your current skillset in an innovative and practical environment that can lead to a place on our award winning Graduate Development programme.

Leonardo in Edinburgh is an international leader in airborne radar, laser and infra-red countermeasure systems. You can look forward to working with highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work of designing and developing cutting edge technology for a worldwide market.

The 13 week Summer Industrial Placement Programme provides a chance to increase your technical skills and work on meaningful real-life projects alongside experienced engineers and graduates across our business.

You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain as much experience across the product lifecycle as possible. Successful placements may lead to further opportunities within our Graduate Development programme.

Summer Placement Software Engineer Job Description:

An exciting and challenging Software Engineering opportunity for students currently studying a science-based degree e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Electronic Engineering (BSc (Hon) / BEng (Hon) / MEng) to experience a 13 week paid industrial placement working as a Software Engineer within Leonardo.

Join one of our multi-disciplinary integrated project teams (IPT) in Edinburgh and contribute to solving real-life engineering problems on state-of-the-art avionics sensor systems, such as radar for the Typhoon fighter jet or the SAAB Gripen fighter.

Particular emphasis will be placed on learning practical skills that may not be easily gained in the academic environment of a university.

You should demonstrate an interest in Software Engineering in the area of real-time development for avionic systems.

This programme is remunerated at £25,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learn the skills required for software development, including design techniques for aerospace applications and understanding key processes and technologies.

2. Deliver technical reports and presentations on your work assignments to your supervisor and fellow placement students.

3. Participate in on-the-job experience working in real software teams within project groups delivering sensor systems to our customers.

Role Requirements

Candidates are expected to be in further education in a related course and have an appropriate gap in studies.

Ideally, candidates for a software placement should have some experience in computer programming and be enthusiastic about designing software and writing code.

Experience of an object-oriented programming language such as C++ and knowledge of UML (Unified Modelling Language) is an advantage but not essential.

A full statement of courses and projects studied at university and corresponding grades/marks/percentage should be included in your CV.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who have completed a first degree and are looking to gain industrial experience prior to commencing a relevant higher degree (i.e. PhD, MSc).

Please note that to apply for this opportunity, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, typically requiring a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities.

• Flexible Working: flexible working arrangements.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support and financial wellbeing support.
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

At Leonardo, we are committed to supporting all our people, and our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve. If you are willing to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!

Click ‘Apply Here’ to start your e-Placement Scotland journey with Leonardo