2026 Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Job Description:

Your impact

Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?

AtLeonardo, 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 as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.

Our 2 year Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.

On joining, you will receive a competitive starting salary, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least four days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

We are currently looking for energetic Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduates to join our core engineering function at Leonardo Helicopters.

During the programme, you will:

Start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by team building activities. There will also be an Engineering specific induction to ensure that scheme requirements and expectations are fully established.

In conjunction with the Engineering Management Team and the Early Careers Team, you will have the opportunity to input into the design of your training scheme to include placements which give an insight into the complete Helicopter Product Life Cycle.

Rotate on a 3-6 month basis across the Engineering department with the opportunity to do an external placement elsewhere in the business, allowing you to build on your technical knowledge and also develop soft skills, through opportunities which a direct entry position may not be able to offer.

Working with world-leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills and capability, and develop your academic and practical understanding of the diverse world that is manufacturing & supply chain.

As an Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Graduate, you will

• Develop and integrate engineering solutions from given broader design concepts and schemes. Gather and collate relevant technical and commercial information, as directed, to potentially aid/influence design and technical solutions
• Perform defined simulation, modelling, testing and assessment activities to ensure that the engineering solution meets customer requirements
• Assist with the creation of test plans and participate in sub system and system testing, using defined test procedures, to support the design, development and qualification process
• Assist with the development of new technologies, methods, and procedures for business benefit
• Produce standard engineering documents, reports and qualification statements within agreed formats for work undertaken
• Investigate assigned customer and product issues to produce a recommendation for their resolution
• Perform assessment activities to ensure that the engineering solution meets customer requirements

What you’ll bring

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace related subject

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, this would include 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

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you\’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• 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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

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