Graduate Systems Engineer

Job title:

Graduate Systems Engineer

Company

Leonardo SpA

Job description

Job Description:Graduate System EngineerOur 18 month Graduate Engineering Programme:Joining 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, 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.The Opportunity: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.What you will do as a Graduate Systems Engineer:Luton is the home to around 1,000 people who are involved in the design and development of Leonardo’s Electronic Warfare (EW) capability, which is used to protect airborne platforms from a range of RF-based threats. This includes:

• The protection systems for current and future RAF and Army aircraft, including Typhoon and Apache.
• The technology development platforms being developed by the UK’s Team Tempest to support the development of a new 6th generation aircraft within the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
• Concept demonstrators for future Electronic Warfare technologies and systems.
• Air Platform Protection systems for export customer aircraft.
• Technology to draw insights from the vast amounts of data collected by our electronic surveillance systems using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Graduate Systems Engineers support the development of world-leading technologies and capabilities across multiple Avionic Systems and Platforms. As a Graduate Systems Engineer you will have the opportunity to be involved in different phases of the systems engineering lifecycle to create and deliver new and emerging capabilities required by our customers; from understanding the customer’s requirements, developing system architectures and concept designs for the next generation of EW capability, through to live trials of equipment and systems alongside our customers and end-users.Working as part of an established systems engineering community and supported by a team of experienced engineers, you will be responsible for:

• Developing practical skills in engineering design and development for complex systems, understanding key processes and technologies.
• Gaining an understanding of the EW domain to support the development of relevant products and technologies.
• Working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines to solve problems.
• Completing tasks to a high standard in accordance with appropriate processes and procedures.
• Taking an active role in engineering process improvement, ensuring the communication of best practice across the systems engineering team.
• Developing and applying your academic skills to solve problems, generate ideas and be proactive within the team.

What we need from you:QualificationsAll 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 Systems Engineer role, the acceptable degrees are: aerospace/aeronautical engineering, computer systems, electrical/electronic engineering, general engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics, and systems engineering.You must have an understanding of mathematics to at least A-Level standard, and a basic understanding of electronics.You should also ideally have experience of working with engineering development tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Rhapsody, Cameo, DOORS, a document management system).Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK SecurityClearance. 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.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 the possibility of hybrid working options.
• 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 & 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 – Luton – Cap. Green 300Contract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Luton

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:58:59 GMT

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