Graduate Supportability Engineer

Leonardo Basildon, England, United Kingdom

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Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?

At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals and will support you through your preferred route for professional development. Our 12‑month Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject‑matter experts.

On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme and may qualify for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA) subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

• Report to the Lead Supportability Engineer and be responsible for comprehending and delivering a wide range of Supportability Engineering tasks to meet the needs of Integrated Project Teams.

• Assist in the analysis, preparation and delivery of Supportability Engineering activities with the main focus being Supportability Analysis.
• Support a variety of projects within the Leonardo company product portfolio across the Luton office.
• Contribute to a culture of best practice sharing, turning requirements into supportable solutions.
• Receive training and mentoring required to supervise team members and take ownership of work packages; plan and schedule your own and others’ work.

All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2 + Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD. For the Graduate Supportability Engineer role, acceptable degrees include:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Other degrees will be considered.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional security controls such as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

• 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.
• Well‑being matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding performance – all employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Share in our success – our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan gives you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts and gym memberships.

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We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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