6-Month Electronic Engineering MEng Placement – Avionics

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to recharge: up to 12 flexi-days/

Pension scheme up to 15% employer

Mental health support

Flexible benefits up to £500

Job summary

Leonardo is offering a 6-month paid MEng placement for final/penultimate year Electronic Engineering students at our Edinburgh or Newcastle sites. You will work on real-world avionics sensor-system projects, spending 3–4 on-site days weekly, and gain hands-on experience across the development lifecycle from requirements to test.

The programme runs from 1 June to 3 December 2027, delivering real industry exposure from day one.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an MEng degree (Electronic Engineering or related)
• 6-month industrial placement required to meet degree requirements
• Interest in RF, Microwave, Power Supply, FPGAs or High-Speed Digital circuitry

Responsibilities

• Solve real-life engineering problems on state-of-the-art avionics sensor systems.
• Apply academic knowledge to design, testing, and qualification activities.
• Develop hardware development skills using ECAD tools and test equipment.
• Work under supervision to deliver technical reports and progress updates to the supervisor and peers.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Collaborative

Education

MEng Electronics Engineering

Job description

Leonardo is offering a 6-month paid MEng placement for final/penultimate year Electronic Engineering students at our Edinburgh or Newcastle sites. You will work on real-world avionics sensor-system projects, spending 3–4 on-site days weekly, and gain hands-on experience across the development lifecycle from requirements to test.

The programme runs from 1 June to 3 December 2027, delivering real industry exposure from day one.