Graduate Supportability Engineer

Graduate Supportability Engineer Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real‑world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development. At Leonardo in Edinburgh, we are looking for graduates to join the Radar and Advanced Targeting Business Unit to become Supportability Engineers. Our Graduate Supportability Engineers will undertake design analysis and influence the ability to easily support our next generation of Ultra High Performance Radar Systems, Laser and Electro‑optical Systems and Inertial Navigation Systems. Our 18‑month Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject‑matter experts. On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus and you’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria. We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience. Key Responsibility Areas Generating, assessing and delivering the analysis of the Reliability, Maintainability, Testability and Safety (RMT&S) characteristics of our new products and product upgrades Analysis covers a variety of technologies including optical, mechanical, low power and high power electronics, digital and analogue control and processing and RF transmission Develop support processes and customer operational needs to help develop support solutions using state‑of‑the‑art modelling, simulation tools and test environments Work closely with Systems, Mechanical, Laser, RF, Electronics and Software engineers to identify and avoid real support‑related problems on complex systems before they reach the customer’s environment Be involved in investigation and assessment of reliability, maintainability, testability and support solution methodologies to enhance and improve the future capabilities of Supportability Engineering within Leonardo What We Need From You All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD. For the Graduate Supportability Engineer role, acceptable degrees include: Aerospace Engineering Physics Mathematical Sciences Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Other degrees will be considered. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year. Secure your future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme. Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo. Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. For a full list of our company benefits please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now Primary Location GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations GB - Newcastle Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr