Graduate Hardware Engineer

Job title:

Graduate Hardware Engineer

Company

Leonardo SpA

Job description

Job Description:Our 18-month Engineering Graduate ProgrammeJoining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. 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. 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 chartership.At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera & LinkedIn online training platforms that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.As a Graduate Hardware Engineer you will:

• You will join a dynamic and innovative team who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training, introducing you to test systems engineering processes, methods, technology and tools. You will also receive targeted training, developing the engineering skills and necessary domain knowledge required to achieve technical excellence and be a successful Hardware Engineer.
• You will be assigned a Mentor to support your journey to achieving professional status and invited to attend group graduate-based events, which will provide you with an opportunity to network with your peers and share best practice.
• Our aim is to develop your skills so that you can reach your full potential whilst working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer typically after three to four.
• Continue professional development throughout your career by formal training, learning “on the job” and keeping up to date with the latest developments which may aid performance.

Key Responsibility AreasTo learn the skills required to become a professional Hardware Engineer.

• Working to timescales
• Work as a contributory engineering team member
• Undertake day-to-day engineering activities with some guidance and support
• Ask for support where appropriate and learn from more experienced team members
• Contribute to engineering team decisions, and understand why such decisions are made and their relationship to project success criteria
• Explore new experiences and opportunities to learn within the engineering environment
• Seek and share good practice and knowledge locally to continuously improve own practices

What we need from you:All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD.For the Graduate Hardware Engineer role, the acceptable degrees are:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Electronics Engineering

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.Life at LeonardoWith 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 Working: Flexible hours with possibility of some hybrid working.
• 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 to 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, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: 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!Primary Location:
GB – SouthamptonContract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Southampton

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:36:27 GMT

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