Summer Placement Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join Leonardo as a Summer Placement Mechanical Engineer and contribute to real-world projects from day one. This 13‑week role, starting 1 June 2026, is offered to undergraduate students in the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business. You will work in either our design or analysis teams, supporting the development of world‑leading radar and electro‑optic products.

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• Contribute directly to the development and delivery of cutting‑edge Radar, Laser and Infra‑red countermeasure products as part of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) or our central analysis team. Tasks may include conceptual design, detailed design, stress or thermal analysis, and problem solving across the product lifecycle.
  
• Receive technical training tailored to your role and the business area, along with broader business awareness sessions.
  
• Be given responsibility for delivering a specific project task, supported by senior Mechanical Engineers.
  
• Apply the technical and soft skills gained from your degree in industry settings.
  

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• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree from an IMechE accredited mechanical engineering course.
  
• Relevant mechanical engineering work experience such as summer placements or internships.
  
• Experience with technical writing and project planning.
  
• Strong analytical, modelling and laboratory skills.
  
• Evidence of successful teamwork.
  
• Experience with CAD modelling tools such as PTC Creo or similar parametric modellers is desirable.
  

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• Mechanical Engineering
  
• Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering
  
• Aero‑Mechanical Engineering
  
• Aeronautical Engineering
  
• Product Design Engineering
  

This role requires pre‑employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls, such as National Security Vetting (NSV), may apply. For more information, visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.

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• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays; as a summer placement student you receive this allowance pro‑rata.
  
• Employer‑contributed pension scheme with up to 15% contribution.
  
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led inclusion networks.
  
• Unlimited free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  

Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh
Additional Locations: GB – Newcastle
Contract Type: Fixed term
Hybrid Working: Hybrid