Graduate Mechanical Engineer

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 extraordinary - shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.

Our 18-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. In addition, you may be eligible 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.

At Leonardo we have an opportunity for graduates to join the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business as Graduate Mechanical Engineers working in either our design or analysis teams.

Your role as a Leonardo Graduate Mechanical Engineer will be to support the design and development of our world leading radar and electro-optic products under the guidance of experienced Mechanical Engineers. Our Engineering Graduate Scheme will enable you to learn how to use state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the product lifecycle, including stress and thermal analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support.

You will have the opportunity to rotate through different projects and phases of the product lifecycle in order to accelerate your competency development.

• Contribute directly to the development and delivery of our cutting edge Radar, Laser and Infra-red countermeasure products as either a member of one of our Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) or as a member of our central analysis team.
• Influence your own development towards attaining Mechanical Engineer level through the Engineering Graduate Scheme with the support of your line manager.
• Receive training in both technical, management and soft skills which are tailored to the particular role and area of the business you are in.
• The opportunity to accelerate competency attainment through rotational placements around different projects or stages of the product lifecycle, to enable you to become a well-rounded engineer.
• As part of the accredited Institution of Mechanical Engineers Mentored Professional Development Scheme, you will be assigned a Mentor and invited to attend group graduate-based events, which will provide you with an opportunity to network with your peers and share best practices. Their aim is to develop your skills so that you can reach your full potential whilst working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.
• Continue professional development throughout your career through formal training, site visits, internal awareness sessions, learning from more experienced engineers and keeping up to date with the latest technical developments, both internal to Leonardo and in wider industry.

• All of our roles require a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree from an IMechE accredited degree course, or a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD.
• Relevant Mechanical engineering work experience, such as summer placements or internships.
• Experience with technical writing and project planning.
• Strong analytical, modelling skills and laboratory skills.
• Evidence of successfully…