Graduate Test Systems Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-leave up to 12 days/year

Generous pension scheme (up to 15%)

Mental health support and wellbeing

Employee stock ownership plan

Private healthcare and family cover

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is launching an 18-month Graduate Programme in Edinburgh for a Graduate Test Systems Engineer. You will cover the full design lifecycle from requirements to qualification, working with RF, microwave, antenna, high-speed digital, laser and optical engineering.

The programme emphasizes on-site collaboration and development with subject-matter experts. You will join a structured framework offering formal training, hands-on project delivery, and opportunities to engage with

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree, such as MSc or PhD.
• Acceptable degree disciplines include Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design, Product Design Engineering, Communications Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics & Engineering Science.

Responsibilities

• Develop test solutions and gain experience across the full design lifecycle.
• Work on technologies across RF, microwave, antenna, high-speed digital, laser and optical engineering.
• Collaborate with engineers across Electronics, Systems, Software, Mechanical and Supportability disciplines.
• Engage with suppliers, customers and end users as part of the programme.

Education

Bachelor's/Integrated Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description: Your impact Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one? AtLeonardo, 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. Our 18-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 develop the skills required to create test solutions, including advanced test techniques and an understanding of key technologies across a varied product portfolio. Explore all stages of the development lifecycle through the Graduate Development Framework, from requirements definition and test solution design through to integration, qualification and in-service support. Build practical experience by working on real development and production test solutions delivered to internal and external customers. Enhance your technical capability through a combination of on-the-job learning and formal training, aligned to business needs and your career aspirations.

As a Graduate Test Systems Engineer, you will Gain experience across the full design lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, qualification and certification. Contribute to the design of test systems covering technologies such as RF, microwave, antenna, high-speed digital, laser and optical engineering. Develop an understanding of complex products through close collaboration with engineers across Electronics, Systems, Software, Mechanical and Supportability disciplines. Have opportunities to engage with suppliers, customers and end users.

What you’ll bring

• A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree, such as MSc or PhD.
• For this role, acceptable degree disciplines include: Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design, Product Design Engineering, Communications Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics & Engineering Science.

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. For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

• 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
• 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.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

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.

Locations & Contract

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!