Leonardo
Job title:
Graduate Software Engineer
Company
Leonardo
Job description
Job Description:Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology. With the majority of our engineers having chartered status, you can look forward to working with highly skilled professionals that are passionate about their work.Leonardo’s Fast Track Programme offers you a permanent position to develop your knowledge and skills in our innovative and practical environment. In addition to working with our highly skilled engineers and business professionals, you will complete a 12-month programme, to develop the skills you require to be a leading technical or business professional of the future.Please note that to apply for this role you must:
– Be taking (or have completed) a software engineering-related or computer science-related degree with an expected grade of a 1st, a 2:1, a Masters or a PhD.
– Hold UK (or UK + other) citizenship.
– Have been a permanent resident in the UK for at least 5 years at the time of application.
– The role will normally commence around the beginning of September 2024. However, if you have (or will have) completed your degree before summer 2024, there may be opportunities to start early.Our 12 month Fast Track ProgrammeYou 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.You will gain a wide array of experience in your day to day role and work in Integrated Project Teams to deliver exciting and innovative technical solutions. 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, the world leading online training platform 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. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are willing to take on a challenge to fill our graduate roles, and we will demand a high degree of customer focus and work performance from you in order to meet our operational challenges.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!You will be exposed to the latest tools, technologies and processes with the opportunity to influence the future path of software development within Leonardo. This could be developing real-time embedded software on a complex aircraft protection system, sophisticated analysis and support tools running in a PC desktop environment or contributing ideas to innovate the next generation of products.Key Responsibility AreasWorking alongside developers and experts in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Your responsibilities will include:
- Growing and applying your knowledge of software engineering as part of an Integrated Project Team.
- Developing practical skills in design techniques for land, sea or aerospace applications.
- Managing your personal development towards attaining professional standards and registration within a relevant body.
- Supporting early careers activities – our graduates have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities.
Leonardo values their people and we reward commitment with a competitive remuneration and flexible benefits package including:
- Competitive starting salary & relocation allowance (subject to eligibility)
- Generous holiday entitlement and flexible working arrangements
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare options
- Employee discounts with selected suppliers (including gym membership)
- Discounted coffee bar & restaurants at each site
- Free on-site parking
You will:
- Need to have an understanding of software engineering principles with knowledge of programming in one or more software language(s).
- Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills and have the confidence and ability to challenge and contribute.
- Have an enthusiasm and passion for software development.
- Be able to demonstrate and apply system-level thinking.
All of our roles require (a) a minimum of an upper Second class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD. In all cases, the course should be related to software engineering or computer science.MandatorySecurity clearancePlease 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 5 years permanent residency in the UK.Primary Location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300Contract Type:Hybrid Working: Hybrid
Expected salary
Location
Luton
Job date
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:09:58 GMT
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