Summer Placement Test Engineering Professional

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

About Our Programme

Our 13-week Summer Placement Programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a future engineering or business professional. On our programme, you will engage in challenging project work, delivering innovative solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. You will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives and personal development goals.

Your Placement Experience

You will report to an experienced engineer who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training. You will be introduced to state-of-the-art hardware development processes and technology tools. You will gain experience in various aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, applied research, and testing. You will also have the opportunity to learn about our Leonardo product via a placement within a real IPT.

Real-Life Problem Solving

You will contribute to solving real-life engineering problems on state-of-the-art test equipment. Emphasis will be placed on learning practical skills that may not be easily gained or experienced in a university environment.

Discipline Focus

You should demonstrate an interest in one or more disciplines within Electronics Hardware Engineering, such as RF, Microwave, Power supply, EMC, FPGA, or high-speed digital. If you successfully complete your placement and meet the required standard, you may be given the opportunity to be "fast-tracked" to a further summer placement or Graduate position at Leonardo.

Development Opportunities

To develop the skills required for hardware development, you will acquire practical skills in design techniques for aerospace applications, understand key technologies, and develop your experience using ECAD tools and test equipment. You will deliver technical reports and presentations on your work assignments to your supervisor and fellow placement students.

Training and Support

Most training will be delivered on the job, working on real test equipment within projects groups delivering test systems to our customers. Additional formal technical training may be provided via taught courses depending on business needs.

Eligibility Criteria

All placements should be working towards either (a) a minimum of an upper Second-class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree or (b) a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD. In all cases, the subject should be Electronics Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, or another relevant discipline.

Career Advancement

A career with Leonardo offers many opportunities, including flexible working hours, a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a focus on employee wellbeing. With discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work schemes, and access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera, you can grow professionally and personally with us.



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