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Leonardo
About us
Leonardo is a global high-tech player focused on four activity sectors: Helicopters, Aeronautics, Electronics, Defence & Security Systems and Space. With headquarters in Italy and over 47,000 employees, Leonardo has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, the U.S. and Poland, and an important network of strategic partnerships worldwide.
Leonardo employs around 7,000 people throughout the UK, 67% of whom hold highly skilled positions. In the UK Leonardo spends around £3.5 million on employee training and development annually, providing young people with the opportunity to gain qualifications through on-the job training, whilst simultaneously undertaking academic study.
Leonardo is committed to maintaining a skilled and diverse workforce and recognises the need to expand the UK’s pool of engineering resources. We are focussed on encouraging females into technology and engineering – in schools, through university, and into working life, actively supporting initiatives such as the Governments 'Your Life' Campaign, part of a national effort to encourage greater participation, particularly women, in STEM.
We are one of the largest employers of engineering apprentices and graduates in the UK, with some 415 people on undergraduate, graduate and apprentice training programmes and our Electronics, Defence & Security Systems Divisions were first to achieve the Investors in Young People (IIYP) Gold accreditation, across the Engineering and Aerospace sectors.
Graduate opportunities
Our graduate opportunities are profiled as part of our Early Careers campaign that is open to receive applications from September through to the end of February.
We are looking for 132 graduate roles and 21 12 month internships. All our vacancies are profiled here
Our starting salary for 2018 entry is £26,500.
How to apply
Click here to see all our roles. Please follow the “Apply” button to make an application. Applications will only be accepted using the company application form.
Connect with Leonardo
We have attended the Future Female Engineering event for a number of years now; it is a great opportunity for employers to meet with interested and motivated female engineering students. Throughout the event students have the opportunity to get to know their preferred employers, hear what is like to be a graduate in the company and also gain helpful hints and tips on the application process. The event is a great opportunity for students and employers to network across a number of informal and fun sessions!
BAE Systems
A fantastic way to meet other female engineers, be inspired to pursue a career in the sector and learn more about the application process.
Student
Speaking to graduates and recruiters in such a relaxing environment was such an insightful opportunity- so many of my questions were answered, even those I didn't know I had.
Student
Everything was great, the overall vibe puts you in a good mood and even if you come in scared and unsure about what to do, that quickly goes away.
Student
Good combination of chances to network/ask questions and hear from companies directly.
Student
Much more relaxed atmosphere compared to any previous event I've attended which made it easier to build relationships with employers.
Student
A thoroughly enjoyable event, with very intelligent and driven students. The students are from a mixture of years so proved great for our current and future pipeline, and company branding. You also walk away with the details of circa 100 top quality students, so a very unique event.
AECOM
It has made me realise that engineering is quite an open sector and that there is a lot of scope to enter a lot of areas.
Student
I have been inspired by some leading ladies. It makes me realise what you can achieve.
Student
I enjoyed meeting with the companies and hearing their advice, especially on application process as I will be applying for graduate jobs.
Student
The day has been inspirational and a great reminder of why I chose to study engineering.
Student
It was delightful to see so many high calibre female engineering students who had made the effort to research our company and prepare questions for the networking session. The event was very well organised, informative and fun. This is our third year attending the event and we look forward to getting involved again next year.
National Grid
Great experience that really opened my eyes into what impact females can make within engineering.
Student