Leonardo – Summer Placements – Edinburgh - 13 weeks
Systems Engineer
Job Description:
The 13-week Summer Industrial Placement Programme offers an opportunity to enhance your technical skills while working on meaningful real-life projects alongside experienced engineers and graduates. You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain experience across the product lifecycle. Successful placements may lead to further opportunities in our Graduate Development programme. This programme is remunerated at £25,000 per annum. What you’ll do as a Summer Placement Systems Engineer Systems Engineers are involved in all aspects of design and development, from initial product design to in-service support. You will work on real engineering problems within either the Radar or the Advanced Targeting business area, supporting 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 (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars An IRCM (Infra-Red Counter Measures) system Our laser target designator or laser ranging systems Core activities within Systems Engineering include: Requirements capture, design documentation, verification and validation. Algorithm design and test. 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. You will work with an experienced engineer who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training, introducing you to systems engineering processes, methods, technology, and tools. What we need from you:
Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Currently undertaking a minimum of a Bachelors level degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar field). Self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges. Strong communication skills across various mediums. Ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders. Adaptability to changing demands within the role. Ability to offer novel ideas and methods for solving technical problems. Relevant project work or placements in Industry are beneficial but not essential. Role Requirements
All Summer Placement roles require you to be currently studying a relevant degree discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM subjects. Candidates must be returning to university after their Summer Placement. Experience in the following is desirable: Coding/programming. Relevant project work and/or placements in industry. Team problem-solving. Applying science and technology knowledge to real-world problems. Please note that applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, typically requiring a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK. Life at Leonardo
Leonardo offers a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with some hybrid working possibilities. Company funded benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, and lifestyle options. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave. Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution). Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to mental health support. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme. Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera. Referral Incentive: Rewards for successfully referring friends or family members. Leonardo is committed to supporting all our people and fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity, creating an environment for greater collaboration and innovation. Click ‘Apply Here’ to start your e-Placement Scotland journey with Leonardo.
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Systems Engineer
Job Description:
The 13-week Summer Industrial Placement Programme offers an opportunity to enhance your technical skills while working on meaningful real-life projects alongside experienced engineers and graduates. You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain experience across the product lifecycle. Successful placements may lead to further opportunities in our Graduate Development programme. This programme is remunerated at £25,000 per annum. What you’ll do as a Summer Placement Systems Engineer Systems Engineers are involved in all aspects of design and development, from initial product design to in-service support. You will work on real engineering problems within either the Radar or the Advanced Targeting business area, supporting 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 (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars An IRCM (Infra-Red Counter Measures) system Our laser target designator or laser ranging systems Core activities within Systems Engineering include: Requirements capture, design documentation, verification and validation. Algorithm design and test. 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. You will work with an experienced engineer who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training, introducing you to systems engineering processes, methods, technology, and tools. What we need from you:
Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Currently undertaking a minimum of a Bachelors level degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar field). Self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges. Strong communication skills across various mediums. Ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders. Adaptability to changing demands within the role. Ability to offer novel ideas and methods for solving technical problems. Relevant project work or placements in Industry are beneficial but not essential. Role Requirements
All Summer Placement roles require you to be currently studying a relevant degree discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM subjects. Candidates must be returning to university after their Summer Placement. Experience in the following is desirable: Coding/programming. Relevant project work and/or placements in industry. Team problem-solving. Applying science and technology knowledge to real-world problems. Please note that applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, typically requiring a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK. Life at Leonardo
Leonardo offers a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with some hybrid working possibilities. Company funded benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, and lifestyle options. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave. Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution). Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to mental health support. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme. Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera. Referral Incentive: Rewards for successfully referring friends or family members. Leonardo is committed to supporting all our people and fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity, creating an environment for greater collaboration and innovation. Click ‘Apply Here’ to start your e-Placement Scotland journey with Leonardo.
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