Summer Placement Software Engineer

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation

Edinburgh, GB
Not specified; pro rata annual leave allowance; pe...
Hybrid
Predicted 2:1 grade in relevant degree
Interest in real-time software development
Experience with computer programming
This 13-week paid placement offers hands-on experience working on real-world avionics projects like radar systems for fighter jets

Job Summary

  • This 13-week paid placement offers hands-on experience working on real-world avionics projects like radar systems for fighter jets.
  • Candidates will work within multidisciplinary teams to design, test, and qualify technology while receiving mentoring from experienced engineers.
  • Successful placements may lead to further opportunities or an offer on the award-winning Graduate Development programme.

Matching Summary

This 13-week paid placement offers hands-on experience working on real-world avionics projects like radar systems for fighter jets.

Salary

Not specified; Pro rata annual leave allowance; Pension scheme up to 15% employer contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Predicted 2:1 grade in relevant degree
  • Interest in real-time software development
  • Experience with computer programming

Nice-to-have

  • Object-oriented programming language experience
  • Knowledge of UML modeling
  • Passion for designing software and writing code

Key Requirements

  • Minimum predicted 2:1 grade in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering
  • Eligibility for UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) vetting
  • Completion of a first degree or current undergraduate status

Work Rights

Must be eligible for UK security clearance (BPSC/NSV)

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