Electronic Engineering Summer Placement

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation

Edinburgh, GB
Not specified; pro rata annual leave allowance; up...
Hybrid
Upper second class bachelors or integrated masters degree
Interest in rf, microwave, power supply, fpgas
High-speed digital circuitry knowledge
This 13-week paid placement offers hands-on experience working on real-world avionics sensor systems alongside leading scientists and engineers

Job Summary

  • This 13-week paid placement offers hands-on experience working on real-world avionics sensor systems alongside leading scientists and engineers.
  • Students will apply academic knowledge to design, test, and qualify hardware while developing practical skills in aerospace applications.
  • The role includes coaching from a dedicated team with potential to progress onto the Graduate Development Programme after completion.

Matching Summary

This 13-week paid placement offers hands-on experience working on real-world avionics sensor systems alongside leading scientists and engineers.

Salary

Not specified; Pro rata annual leave allowance; Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Upper Second class Bachelors or Integrated Masters degree
  • Interest in RF, Microwave, power supply, FPGAs
  • High-speed digital circuitry knowledge
  • ECAD tools and test equipment experience
  • Hardware development design techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with ability to use initiative
  • Adaptable to changing product milestones
  • Collaborative approach in multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience with avionics sensor systems

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Upper Second class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree
  • Degree in Electronics Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, or relevant discipline
  • Eligibility for UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) vetting
  • Potential requirement for National Security Vetting (NSV) or Security Check (SC)

Work Rights

Must be eligible for UK Government security vetting (BPSS)

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