Graduate Electronics Engineer

Leonardo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 flexi‑days a year

Pension up to 15%

Mental health support

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Private healthcare & discounts

Job summary

Leonardo is offering an 18-month Graduate Programme in which you will develop electronics engineering skills through real projects. Starting salary is £34,000 per year with a £1,000 welcome bonus and a £1,000 exit bonus on completion.

A Temporary Accommodation Allowance may apply under certain criteria. We encourage spending at least three days a week on site to learn from subject matter experts and to embed with your team.

Qualifications

• 2:2 Bachelor/Master or higher in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Electronics biased degree with modules in digital/analogue design and signal processing.
• Experience with IC design and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electro‑optical, communications and information system products under guidance.
• Learn and apply state‑of‑the‑art methods and tools across the development lifecycle.
• Interface with internal/external customers and liaise with Engineers from multiple disciplines.
• Design, document, build and test electronics circuits and firmware for our systems.
• Contribute to mixed signal design, power, DAC/ADC, FPGA and high‑speed interfaces.

Skills

IC design tools

Education

2:2 or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

IC design and simulation tools

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

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 extraordinary—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.

Our18-month Graduate Programmes give 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. 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.

During the programme, you will:

• Support the design and development of our world leading electro-optical, communications and information system products under the guidance of experienced Electronics Engineering Leads.
• Be introduced to utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, acceptance and product support.
• Interface with customers (internal and external) on many factors within the design and liaise closely with Engineers from all other disciplines including Mechanical, Software, Systems, Supportability and Design Integrity.
• Electronics Engineers design, document, build and test electronics circuits and firmware designs to go into our various systems.
• You might be involved in designing for mixed signal design, power supply design, DAC/ADC, FPGA, high-speed serial interfaces and video/communication processing algorithms.
• Engage with all of these technologies across a diverse range of products including Thermal Imaging Cameras, Vehicle Camera systems, Counter UAV systems, Precision Guidance systems and Electronic Warfare products.
• Develop expertise in the design of circuits, FPGAs and subsystems at various stages in the product lifecycle. This will include requirements capture, performance analysis, design, code, verification, validation and support to integration and qualification. You will gain exposure to other engineering disciplines and business areas.

What you will bring

All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD

• Acceptable degrees are:Electrical and Electronic EngineeringElectronics Engineering
• Electronics biased degree including modules covering topics such as digital design, analogue design and signal processing.
• Experience of using IC design and simulation tools.
• A passion for solving complex engineering problems.
• The drive to learn the skills required to become a professional Electronics Engineer.

Security Clearance

Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV). As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment.

To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years. In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment.

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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.

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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.