
Industrial Placement Test Software Engineer
Leonardo S.p.A.4 days ago
Edinburgh, United KingdomIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop software for development and production test solutions across the software lifecycle.
- Perform requirements analysis, software design, coding, unit testing, hardware integration, acceptance testing, and customer delivery.
- Create robust, high-quality code and maintain documentation, configuration management records, plans, and progress reports.
- Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers to resolve integration problems on test systems.
- Develop software to control measurement instrumentation and automate testing of units under test.
- Contribute to engineering process improvement and participate in formal and on-the-job training.
Requirements
- Currently studying for a bachelor’s, integrated master’s, or higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.
- Acceptable disciplines include Security, Computer Communication and Networks, Computer & Network Technology, and Cyber Security.
- Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, organisation, accountability, curiosity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to develop effective relationships with peers and stakeholders and propose novel solutions to technical problems.
- Successful applicants must provide identity, UK work eligibility, criminal record declaration, and five-year employment and/or education history information for security screening.
- Additional security or export-control requirements may apply, including UK residency expectations for National Security Vetting.
Benefits
- Annual salary of £26,228.
- One-year fixed-term industrial placement with hybrid working and an expectation to spend at least three days per week on site in Edinburgh.
- Coaching, formal training, and support for placement and personal development goals.
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days annually.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion and diversity networks.
- Up to £500 annually in flexible benefits, including private healthcare, dental and family cover, technology and lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.