Engineering Summer Placement — Hands-on, Mentored

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro rata

Employer pension scheme (up to 15%)

Mental health support

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Job summary

Leonardo in the UK (Capability Green, Luton) offers a 9-week Engineering Summer Placement starting 28 June 2027. You will join one of several engineering disciplines and work on real projects with mentors across the product lifecycle, applying knowledge gained from your studies.

Opportunity to extend or return for future placements or the Graduate Development programme, with coaching from subject-matter experts in a collaborative, high‑tech environment.

Qualifications

• Predicted 2:2 degree in relevant field (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or STEM).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• MS Office proficiency; MATLAB/Simulink experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in software, systems, hardware, firmware, microwave or antenna engineering tasks.
• Support real projects and apply academic knowledge practically.
• Communicate with team members to share information and meet objectives.
• Develop engineering skills under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Technical problem solving

MS Office

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Predicted 2:2 degree

Tools

MS Office

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Leonardo in the UK (Capability Green, Luton) offers a 9-week Engineering Summer Placement starting 28 June 2027. You will join one of several engineering disciplines and work on real projects with mentors across the product lifecycle, applying knowledge gained from your studies.

Opportunity to extend or return for future placements or the Graduate Development programme, with coaching from subject-matter experts in a collaborative, high‑tech environment.