Summer Placement Software Engineer

4 days ago

Edinburgh, United KingdomIntern

Responsibilities

Support real engineering projects involving avionics sensor systems.
Apply knowledge from university studies in a practical software engineering environment.
Design, test, qualify, and support technology across Leonardo’s product range.
Deliver small packages of work to time, cost, and quality requirements.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate with colleagues, and solve project problems.
Complete tasks in accordance with relevant processes and procedures while developing engineering skills.
Prepare introductory and end-of-placement presentations for the Head of Software and wider team.

A predicted minimum 2:2 in a relevant degree such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering, including BSc, BEng, or MEng qualifications.
Interest in real-time software development for avionics systems.
Some computer programming experience and enthusiasm for designing software and writing code.
Experience with an object-oriented programming language such as C++ and knowledge of UML are advantageous but not essential.
Applicants who have completed a first degree and plan to begin a relevant higher degree such as an MSc or PhD are also welcome.
Applicants must provide a full statement of university courses, projects, and corresponding grades or marks in their CV.
Successful applicants must satisfy applicable UK security, identity, work-eligibility, and employment or education verification requirements.

Paid 13-week placement running from 1 June 2027 to 27 August 2027.
Potential opportunity to return for further placements or join Leonardo’s Graduate Development programme.
Mentoring, coaching, and support from experienced engineers and graduates.
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata for the placement.
Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free 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.
Edinburgh-based role listed as onsite with a fixed-term contract.