Summer Placement Software Engineer

25 days ago

Basildon, United KingdomIntern

Responsibilities

Apply software engineering knowledge within a multidisciplinary Integrated Project Team.
Develop practical skills in software design techniques for products.
Gain experience across one or more areas of the software development lifecycle, including applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
Build understanding of Leonardo’s business and software engineering lifecycle while working alongside developers and subject matter experts.

Currently study a science-based degree such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering, including BSc, BEng, or MEng programmes.
Have an appropriate gap in studies for the placement.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for designing software and writing code, with experience gained through education or outside interests.
Have some experience of computer programming.
Have some experience with an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, C#, or JavaScript.
Knowledge of UML is advantageous but not essential.
Provide a full statement of university courses and projects with corresponding grades, marks, or percentages in the CV.
Applicants who have completed a first degree and seek industrial experience before a relevant higher degree such as a PhD or MSc are also welcomed.
Meet applicable UK security and vetting requirements, including identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and five-year employment and/or education history verification.

Fixed-term hybrid placement based in Basildon, UK, with an expectation to spend at least three days per week on site.
Programme runs from June to August 2027; the description also states that the role offers a year with Leonardo.
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for Summer Placement students.
Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion and diversity networks.
Free access to more than 4,000 online courses through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Coaching, dedicated team support, and personal development opportunities.