Industrial Placement Systems Engineer
2 days ago
Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Industrial Placement Systems Engineer Join to apply for the Industrial Placement Systems Engineer role at Leonardo. Job Description At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Our placements are designed to help you apply your studies in a practical setting, develop your technical skills, and gain insight into how our business operates. The Industrial Placement Programme is 6 months to 1 year long. You’ll receive a salary of £25,000 and coaching from a dedicated team to support your placement objectives and personal development. You’ll be expected to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team. What You’ll Do Systems Engineers are involved in all aspects of design and development, from initial product design through to in‑service support. As a Summer Placement Systems Engineer you will work on real engineering problems within the Radar or Advanced Targeting business area and support a wide range of tasks across multiple projects, such as: The radar for the Typhoon fighter jet The radar for the Saab Gripen fighter Our family of Surveillance AESA radars IRCM (Infra‑Red Counter‑Measures) system Our laser target designator or laser ranging systems Core activities within Systems Engineering include: Requirements capture, design documentation, verification and validation. Algorithm design and testing. Performance modelling; building physics‑based models to test designs through computer simulation. Data analysis; end‑to‑end systems analysis using synthetic and real‑world data. Applied research from product improvements to blue‑sky thinking. What You’ll Bring You should be studying a relevant degree discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or another STEM subject. Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s level degree. The following attributes are highly desirable: Self‑motivated and willing to take on new challenges. Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums (written, verbal, digital). Ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders. Adaptable to the ever‑changing demands within the role. Creative ideas and methods for solving technical problems, drawing on academic experience. We would also welcome experience in: Coding/programming. Relevant project work or prior industry placements. Team problem‑solving. Applying science and technology knowledge to solve real‑world problems. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional security vetting (NSV, SC or DV) may apply. Why join us Leonardo offers a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Highlights include: Up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year and generous leave. Employer‑contributed pension scheme up to 15%. Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led diversity networks. £500 annual flexible benefits—private healthcare, dental, family cover, technology and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Primary Location GB – Edinburgh Contract Type Fixed term Hybrid Working Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Industrial Placement Systems Engineering
2 days ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionYour impact Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Our placements are designed...
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Industrial Placement Software Engineer
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Industrial Placement Systems Engineer
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Industrial Placement Systems Engineering
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full timeJob DescriptionYour impact Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Our placements are designed to help you...
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Industrial Placement Systems Engineering
4 days ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full timeJob DescriptionYour impact Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Our placements are designed to help you...
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Industrial Placement Systems Engineering
4 days ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full timeJob Description Your impact Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we're looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Our placements are designed to help you apply your...
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Industrial Placement Systems Engineering
4 days ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full timeJob Description Your impact Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we're looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Our placements are designed to help you apply your...
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