Systems Engineering Industrial Placement Specialist
1 month ago
About the Opportunity:
Leonardo is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Systems Engineering Industrial Placement. This exciting opportunity is part of our Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business, which operates across the UK, providing innovative support solutions to our customers.
As a Systems Engineering Industrial Placement, you will be part of a dynamic team working alongside leading engineers, using new technology to solve complex customer problems. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand their needs throughout the engineering lifecycle.
There are several Systems Engineering Industrial Placement roles available in CS3, and your role will be in one of the following areas:
- Support Solution Design: Conceptual design and development of new support solutions and services, including those for transformational RAF and Army programmes and Team Tempest
- Technical Support: Hands-on testing and repair of in-service equipment, including associated test equipment, across helicopters and fast jets
- Digital: Application of digital tools and methodologies to understand how our equipment performs when used by customers and how effective our support solutions are
As part of the application process, you will have the opportunity to explore which area would be the best fit for you. Alongside your main role, you will also participate in a project with other early careers individuals, focused on developing and implementing an innovative engineering solution for CS3.
Throughout your Industrial Placement, you will receive coaching and support from your team, including our dedicated CS3 Early Careers Manager, to achieve your objectives and personal development goals. You will also have opportunities to get involved in STEM activities with local schools and universities.
This role can be based at either our Luton or Edinburgh site and may involve travel within the UK and abroad to provide in-person support to our customers. Leonardo operates a Custom (hybrid) working model, allowing employees to split their time between attending the workplace and working remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use technical expertise to solve problems, generate ideas, and be proactive within the team
- Develop practical skills in engineering design, development, and verification for complex solutions, understanding key processes and technologies
- Develop and apply academic knowledge to undertake various activities across the engineering lifecycle, delivering to agreed performance targets, including cost and schedule
- Work closely with engineers across multiple disciplines
- Visualise and understand customer problems
- Capture and manage customer requirements
- Data analysis, modelling, visualisation, and dashboard development
- Complete tasks to a high standard and in accordance with appropriate processes and procedures
- Take an active role in engineering process improvement
Requirements:
- Ongoing undergraduate or postgraduate course in a relevant discipline, including Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM subject
- Passion for engineering
- Self-motivation with an aptitude for problem-solving and an ability to drive difficult issues to conclusion
- Ability to work with minimum direction or supervision on complex tasks
- Ability to apply big-picture thinking to look at problems as a whole
- Strong collaboration and inter-personal skills, and the ability to interact with subject matter experts regarding a range of technical and operational topics
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver high-quality work
- Confidence and ability to challenge and respond to technical or process issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience of creating documentation and presentations
Security Clearance:
Life at Leonardo:
With 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 hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us
- 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 10% 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
- Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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