Summer Software Engineer Placement – Avionics & Real Projects

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is offering a Summer Placement for Software Engineers in Edinburgh. This 13-week programme will provide hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects, helping students apply their academic knowledge while developing technical skills in a collaborative environment. Predicted 2:1 in a relevant degree is required. Join to enhance your career prospects through valuable industry exposure.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Access to mental health support & financial advice

Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Predicted 2:1 in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in real-time development for avionic systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of UML is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support real projects and apply knowledge from studies.
• Collaborate within teams on project targets.

Skills

Interest in Software Engineering

Computer programming experience

Object-oriented programming (C++)

Education

Predicted 2:1 grade in relevant degree

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company is offering a Summer Placement for Software Engineers in Edinburgh. This 13-week programme will provide hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects, helping students apply their academic knowledge while developing technical skills in a collaborative environment. Predicted 2:1 in a relevant degree is required. Join to enhance your career prospects through valuable industry exposure.