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Graduate Hardware Engineer
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Graduate Hardware Engineer
Your Impact
Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?
At Leonardo, we’re seeking graduates eager to make an impact—driving innovation, advancing technology, and contributing to global safety.
You’ll play a key role in developing cutting-edge hardware systems that power fast jets, UAVs, and naval and land platforms.
Our 18-month Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.
Benefits
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Starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus
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£1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme
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Eligibility for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA) (subject to specific criteria)
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Encouraged to spend at least three days on-site per week
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Comprehensive, company-funded benefits package:
Professional Growth & Security
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days annually
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- Eligible for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Annual £500 flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, gym memberships, tech & lifestyle discounts, etc.)
- Award-winning bonus scheme
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Wellbeing & Inclusion
- Free access to mental health support and financial advice
- Employee-led networks (e.g., Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)
- Supporting accessibility for all applicants
Responsibilities
On joining, you will:
- Join a team of expert engineers designing and testing high-performance analogue, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for electronic warfare systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop hardware systems across the full lifecycle—from concept to testing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware with software and system designs
- Test and debug hardware in laboratory environments
- Document designs, specifications, and technical reports
- Support technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
We’re looking for graduates who are passionate about hardware design and eager to learn.
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Academic Background
- Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s, or higher degree (MSc/PhD) preferred in relevant subjects including:
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Robotics, AI & Cybernetics
- Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics
- Mathematics, Communications, Space, or Information Engineering
- Computer Communication and Networks, Cyber Security
Skills & Experience
- Strong interest in hardware design and development
- Familiarity with circuit design and simulation tools is desirable, but training will be provided
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). National Security Vetting (NSV) will require eligibility for:
- The Security Check (SC)
- Developed Vetting (DV)
Be Part of Something Bigger
Join Leonardo today and help shape the future—apply now!
Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Working Arrangement: Hybrid
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