Summer Systems Engineer: Radar & Targeting Projects

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension up to 15% employer

Mental health support

Online courses (Coursera/LinkedIn)

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh is offering a 13-week Summer Industrial Placement as a Systems Engineer. You’ll work on real engineering problems in radar or advanced targeting, joining multidisciplinary teams and contributing to product lifecycle activities from day one.

The placement is remunerated at £26,228 per annum and runs 1 June–27 August 2027. It includes coaching, development opportunities, and the potential for further placements or a Graduate Development programme consideration.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant degreediscipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM subject degrees.
• Must be returning to university after the placement, i.e. not in final year.
• Interest in coding/programming and project work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work on real engineering problems within Radar or Advanced Targeting domains.
• Contribute to design documentation, verification and validation activities.
• Engage in data analysis and performance modelling across projects.
• Learn systems engineering processes and tools through on-the-job training.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptable

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh is offering a 13-week Summer Industrial Placement as a Systems Engineer. You’ll work on real engineering problems in radar or advanced targeting, joining multidisciplinary teams and contributing to product lifecycle activities from day one.

The placement is remunerated at £26,228 per annum and runs 1 June–27 August 2027. It includes coaching, development opportunities, and the potential for further placements or a Graduate Development programme consideration.