Industrial Placement Software Engineer

Leonardo UK; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Luton seeks a Software Engineer Industrial Placement to gain hands-on experience in software development processes. This role involves working within an Integrated Project Team, developing software engineering skills, and contributing to exciting projects. Candidates must be pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong programming abilities along with excellent communication skills. The position allows for personal development through training and involvement in STEM initiatives, providing a comprehensive entry into the tech industry.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Award-winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree relevant to software engineering or computer science.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of software engineering within an Integrated Project Team.
• Develop practical design skills for various applications.
• Understand the software engineering lifecycle.

Skills

Understanding of software engineering principles

Knowledge of programming in one or more languages

Excellent communication skills

Inter-personal skills

System level thinking

Enthusiasm for software development

Education

Currently studying a relevant degree

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Job description

Overview

The Leonardo UK Luton team is looking for a Software Engineer Industrial Placement. This placement will expose you to the latest tools, technologies and processes and give you the opportunity to influence the future path of software development within Leonardo.

Opportunity

The Industrial Placement Programme is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to become an engineering or business professional of the future. You will work on challenging and exciting project work, deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts, and receive coaching and support to achieve your objectives and personal development goals.

What you will do

You will report to an experienced Software Engineer who will provide day‑to‑day guidance and on‑the‑job training. You will be introduced to the software development processes and utilise state‑of‑the‑art methods, technology and tools. You will gain experience on one or more aspects of the software development lifecycle, which could include applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration and test. During your 1‑year placement you will spend half of your time working on an existing customer‑facing project and the other half working on a project with other industrial placement software, systems, electronics, firmware, hardware and antenna engineers. Opportunities to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities will also be available.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Gaining experience by applying your knowledge of software engineering as part of an Integrated Project Team.
• Developing practical skills in design techniques for land, sea or aerospace applications.
• Growing your understanding of the business as well as the software engineering lifecycle.

Qualifications

All of our Industrial Placement roles require you to be currently studying a relevant degreed discipline.

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Need to have an understanding of software engineering principles with knowledge of programming in one or more software language(s).
• Possess excellent communication and inter‑personal skills and have the confidence and ability to challenge and contribute.
• Have an enthusiasm and passion for software development.
• Be able to demonstrate and apply system level thinking.
• Hold UK (or UK + other) citizenship.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with possibility of some hybrid working.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.