Graduate Software Engineer — Hybrid 18‑Month Program

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (up to 15% employer)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible benefits up to £500/year

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to join an 18-month programme, working on cutting-edge technology for a worldwide market.

The role focuses on software development with day-to-day guidance from an experienced engineer and opportunities to gain exposure across the software lifecycle. The programme starts around September 2027, with a base salary of £34,000 and a £1,000 welcome bonus, plus potential £1,000 exit bonus upon completion.

Qualifications

• Understanding of software engineering principles and programming in one or more languages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to challenge and contribute.
• Enthusiasm and passion for software development.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply system-level thinking.

Responsibilities

• Grow and apply software engineering knowledge as part of an Integrated Project Team.
• Develop practical design skills for land, sea or aerospace applications.
• Manage personal development towards professional standards and registration.
• Support early careers activities and STEM outreach.

Skills

Software engineering principles

Programming skills

Communication skills

System thinking

Team collaboration

Education

2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher MSc/PhD

Tools

Software languages

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to join an 18-month programme, working on cutting-edge technology for a worldwide market.

The role focuses on software development with day-to-day guidance from an experienced engineer and opportunities to gain exposure across the software lifecycle. The programme starts around September 2027, with a base salary of £34,000 and a £1,000 welcome bonus, plus potential £1,000 exit bonus upon completion.