Industrial Placement Electronics Engineer

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a unique opportunity for aspiring Electronics Engineers through their Industrial Placement Programme. This role provides hands-on experience in designing and developing cutting-edge electro-optical and communication systems. As part of a dynamic engineering team, you will engage in real-time projects, gaining invaluable skills and knowledge to shape your future career. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this program is designed to launch your professional journey, paving the way for potential advancement into a Graduate Development Programme. Don't miss the chance to work alongside talented engineers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Holidays

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Training access

Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant STEM degree.
• Experience with digital and analogue design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electro-optical systems.
• Collaborate with an engineering team and learn from experienced leads.

Skills

Digital Design

Analogue Design

Signal Processing

PCB Design

Simulation Tools

Education

STEM Degree (Physics, Mathematics, Engineering)

Job description

Leonardo, Basildon, England, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company?

The Opportunity

Leonardo’s Industrial Placement programme offers a paid placement (£25,000) to develop your knowledge and skills to become an engineering or business professional of the future.

On our programme, you will engage with challenging project work, deliver innovative solutions, and receive coaching and support. You will gain valuable experience to apply academically and in your future career.

Successful completion can lead to an offer on our Graduate Development Programme. We seek highly motivated individuals willing to take on challenges, with a strong customer focus and high work performance.

What you will do as an Industrial Placement Electronics Engineer

You will support the design and development of electro-optical, communications, and information system products under experienced Electronics Engineering Leads. You will learn to utilize state-of-the-art methods and tools throughout the development lifecycle, liaising with customers and multidisciplinary teams. The role involves designing circuits, firmware, and engaging with technologies like FPGA, high-speed interfaces, and video processing across various products.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Learn skills to become a professional Electronics Engineer.
• Work within timescales.
• Collaborate as part of an engineering team.
• Undertake engineering activities with guidance.
• Seek support and learn from team members.
• Contribute to engineering decisions and understand their impact.
• Explore learning opportunities within engineering.

Qualifications

Currently studying a relevant STEM degree such as Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering. Experience with digital and analogue design, signal processing, PCB design, and simulation tools is highly desirable. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, typically requiring at least five years of UK residency.

Life at Leonardo

Our benefits include flexible working, private healthcare, holidays, pension scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, and training access. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

What are you waiting for?

Join Leonardo, a major defence equipment supplier to the UK MoD, and work on exciting projects with talented engineers. Apply now to secure your place in a competitive process.

Details

• Location: GB - Basildon
• Contract: Fixed term, Full-time
• Hybrid working