Industrial Placement Software Engineer

At Leonardo, we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development. Successful completion of an Industrial Placement with Leonardo can lead to an offer on our Graduate Development Programme. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are willing to take on a challenge to fill our industrial placement roles, and we will demand a high degree of customer focus and work performance from you to meet our operational challenges.

Leonardo's Industrial Placement programme offers a paid placement (£25,000) to develop the knowledge and skills required to become an engineering or business professional of the future. On our programme, you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme, you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. You will gain a wide array of experience on your placement that you can apply to your academic studies and future career.

You can look forward to working with highly skilled professionals who are passionate about designing and developing cutting-edge technology for a worldwide market. You will report to an experienced Software Engineer who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training. You will be introduced to the software development processes and utilise state-of-the-art methods, technology, and tools. You will also gain experience on one or more aspects of the software development lifecycle, which could include applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing. Particular emphasis will be placed on learning practical skills that may not be easily gained or experienced in the academic environment of a university.

This is 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). You are expected to have an appropriate gap in studies. You will have some experience of computer programming and be enthusiastic and passionate 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 also 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).

Qualifications: All of our Industrial Placement roles require you to be currently studying a relevant degree discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM subject degrees. We would be interested if you were undertaking Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering (BSc (Hon) / BEng (Hon) / MEng). You are expected to have an appropriate gap in studies. You will have some experience of computer programming. You should be enthusiastic and passionate about designing software and writing code. Experience of an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, C# or JavaScript and knowledge of UML (Unified Modelling Language) is an advantage but not essential.

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK.

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible hours with the possibility of some hybrid working.
• Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion.
• Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation, and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!

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