Graduate Software Engineer

Job description

LocationLeonardo Science Central, England, United Kingdom

Primary Location: GB - Newcastle

Job DescriptionWe're looking for graduate software engineers to join Leonardo's 18‐month Engineering Graduate Programme. You'll launch your career and make an impact on real‐world projects from day one.

Leonardo is a global leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructure, land security, and sustainable smart solutions.

What You'll Do

Work on real‐time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers.

Participate in all aspects of product development, from solution concept through to system integration.

Collaborate with Software, Systems, Firmware, and Electronics Engineers to solve complex integration problems.

Contribute to advanced development methodologies and influence future software development within Leonardo.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Software Engineer you will create high quality, robust code, fully document and record your work products, manage configuration, and report progress to your supervisor.

You will develop practical skills in design techniques for aerospace applications and deepen your understanding of key processes and technologies.

QualificationsMinimum: 2 1 Bachelors/Integrated Master's degree (or higher such as MSc or PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering.

Experience of agile development.

Proficiency in an object‐oriented language such as C++.

Knowledge of UML (Unified Modelling Language).

Summer or industrial placement relevant to your degree.

PreferredHighly desirable but not essential:

Experience with system integration.

Background in aerospace or defence technology.

Benefits

Starting salary £34,000 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus.

£1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme.

Potential Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA) subject to criteria.

12 flexi‐days of leave per year, pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, mental health and financial support.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, flexible benefits up to £500 annually (private healthcare, dental, gym, etc.).

Security ClearanceThis role requires pre‐employment screening in line with the UK Government's BPSS. National Security Vetting (NSV) such as SC or DV may be required.

Additional InformationWe 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.

ContractFull‐time, Permanent, Hybrid – Expect to spend at least three days per week on site.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English