Graduate Test Systems Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo invites applications for its 12-month Graduate Programme, offering a starting salary of £32,000 plus a welcome bonus. Graduates will engage with exciting project work in a supportive environment, with development opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company-funded benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Up to 10% employer contribution in pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Training with free access to online courses

Referral Incentive

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or relevant STEM discipline required.
• Upper second class or higher.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in all aspects of the development lifecycle.
• Develop skills in hardware development and advanced design techniques.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Upper Second class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree in STEM

Tools

ECAD tools

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17.06.2025

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Our 12 month Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate, you will join us on £32,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme, you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme, you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. 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 chartership.

At Leonardo, we value individuals who demonstrate dedication to their personal development, and this is reflected in our partnership with Coursera, offering around 4,000 courses for your professional and personal growth. Self-directed learning is encouraged in this environment.

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions.

What you will do

You will gain experience in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, applied research, and testing.

You will have opportunities to be involved in Test System disciplines such as RF, Microwave, Antenna, FPGA, and high-speed digital engineering.

Understanding the product domain will be key, requiring close collaboration with engineers from other disciplines like Systems, Software, and Mechanical, and potential interface with customers and end users.

Key Responsibility Areas

To develop skills in hardware development, including advanced design techniques for aerospace applications, understanding key technologies, and gaining experience with ECAD tools and test equipment.

You will explore various aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, hardware design, implementation, integration, testing, and support.

Most training will be on-the-job, working on real hardware within project groups delivering test systems to customers.

Additional formal training will be provided based on business needs and your career goals.

Life at Leonardo

With a comprehensive benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career with Leonardo offers many opportunities.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid options and flexible hours. Part-time opportunities available.
• Company-funded benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle allowances (£500/year).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution in our pension scheme.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion networks.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.

What we are looking for

Qualifications

All roles require at least an upper Second class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree, or higher, such as MSc or PhD, in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a relevant STEM discipline.

What can I expect from my working environment?

You will work in world-class facilities, either in an office or lab environment, or a combination of both, depending on your role.