Junior Data Engineer

Leonardo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Bristol is seeking a Data Engineer Technician to support data workflows and system integration. You will work on designing scalable data solutions, leveraging big data technologies and collaborating with various teams. The role offers a hybrid working model, supporting professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at enhancing well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free access to mental health support

Free access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Financial reward for referral program

Spending allowance on flexible benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and escalates issues when needed.
• Learn and apply secure coding practices.
• Support ETL processes and basic pipeline testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and building secure, scalable data solutions under guidance.
• Develop tools for data‑driven insights and task automation.
• Collaborate with DevOps Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts and Cyber Consultants.

Skills

Data engineering fundamentals (ETL, pipelines)

Programming (Python, SQL)

Cloud and orchestration exposure

Documentation and compliance awareness

Collaboration and communication

Education

Degree in STEM, Data, AI or Programming-related field

Tools

Docker

APIs

Big data tools (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, NiFi)

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to start your career in data engineering and support solutions that underpin secure, high-integrity systems and services? At Leonardo UK, our Data Engineer Technicians assist with data workflows, automation, and integration under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Your impact

Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team‑centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.

What you will do as a Data Engineer

• Assist in designing and building secure, scalable data solutions under guidance, progressing to independent tasks.
• Develop tools for data‑driven insights and task automation.
• Research and train in emerging technologies.
• Work with cloud platforms and diverse operating systems.
• Support development and deployment of machine learning models.
• Collaborate with DevOps Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts and Cyber Consultants.
• Leverage big data technologies and orchestration tools.
• Document processes and maintain configuration records.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge‑sharing sessions.

What you’ll bring

• Assist in preparing and integrating data across systems.
• Support ETL processes and basic pipeline testing.
• Maintain documentation and configuration records.
• Learn and apply secure coding practices.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and escalates issues when needed.

Core Areas (must have)

• Data engineering fundamentals (ETL, pipelines).
• Programming (Python, SQL).
• Cloud and orchestration exposure.
• Documentation and compliance awareness.
• Collaboration and communication.

Desirable

• Degree in STEM, Data, AI or Programming‑related field.
• Experience with Docker and APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices.
• Interest in Agile and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to big data tools e.g. Spark, Hadoop, NiFi.
• Understanding of ML algorithms and deployment.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance – All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning – Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend – Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working – Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo 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 and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid