Graduate Opportunities
Leonardo's graduate programmes develops promising young graduates into engineers and business professionals of the future.

As a large international technologically innovative company, the key to our success is the passion of our people. Each year, Leonardo seeks to recruit enthusiastic people for its graduate programmes who are willing to drive change. Your talent and energy are essential to the future of our high-tech business to continue evolving in the competitive market and to ensure we meet our customers’ needs.

From our focus on radar technology at our Edinburgh site, to our Home of British Helicopters in Yeovil, we offer exciting opportunities to talented graduates who want to work at the forefront of technology, gaining practical experience and developing in a supportive environment. With Leonardo, you can look forward to a career working alongside highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

Young people are the lifeblood of our company and will continue to help determine our future success. This ongoing commitment to young peoples' educational development is demonstrated by our Gold level accreditation by Investors in Young People.

Our graduate training programmes have been designed to support your first steps after leaving university and to help you develop your career. Through a comprehensive induction programme, you will have the chance to gain a complete picture of the organisation and be involved in real challenges from day one. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, while always being encouraged to use your initiative.

Applications are open for all our Graduate roles at our Scottish and English sites for roles starting in Summer 2025.

Please click on the relevant tab below for details of our range of graduate opportunities available to apply for.

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Entry Requirements

  • Minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant
    degree as stated above
  • Industry experience beneficial but not essential
  • Tenacity, fresh thinking and enthusiasm
  • Analytical Mind
  • A strong team player
  • Conscientious and keen to learn
  • A keen interest in pursuing a career in the
    Aerospace industry
  • Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
    Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years’ permanent residency in the UK

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