Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for aerospace, data, defence systems, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable smart solutions. Based primarily in the UK and Italy, the company employs over 47,000 people globally, with overseas ventures in countries including USA, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil.

Our Luton site is a world-class Electronic Warfare Centre of Excellence and provides defence systems to detect, evade and counter a wide-range of current-day threats to military platforms. Our equipment protects a wide range of well-known UK platforms such as the British Army's Apache Attack Helicopter and the Royal Air Forces Eurofighter Typhoon. Leonardos Electronics business in the UK has achieved Gold level accreditation for both Investors in People (IiP) and Investors in Young People (IiYP), reflecting the company's commitment to supporting the development of its employees.

We offer 6 to 8 week Summer Placement and year-long Industrial Placement opportunities, which will provide invaluable support to your current studies, whilst opening up your horizons to the diverse and dynamic ways in which your degree can be used within the global high-tech company. Our placement engineers work as part of Integrated Project Teams at the cutting edge of technology, and with the majority of our engineers having chartered status, you can look forward to working with highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme allows graduates to gain practical experience within the organisation to support professional development, providing essential skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities. On joining the Leonardo graduate programme, you will unlock a wealth of development opportunities and further learning, and you will receive mentoring, coaching, and support to achieve your personal goals and accreditation from your chosen professional body.