Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo

. Support the design and development of radar and electro-optic products under the guidance of experienced Mechanical Engineers .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomEntry Level💰 £34,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and modeling skills, with experience in technical writing and project planning. Proficient in CAD modeling tools and possesses relevant mechanical engineering experience, contributing effectively within integrated project teams.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeCAD Modelling ToolsAnalytical SkillsTechnical WritingProject Planning

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Hard Skills

Stress AnalysisThermal AnalysisRequirements AnalysisDesign ImplementationLaboratory SkillsModeling Skills

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PTC CreoParametric Modellers

Certifications & Qualifications

IMechE Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Radar ProductsLaser ProductsInfra-red CountermeasuresEngineering Graduate SchemeNational Security Vetting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and development of radar and electro-optic products under the guidance of experienced Mechanical Engineers
Use methods, technology and tools across the product lifecycle, including stress and thermal analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support
Rotate through different projects and product-lifecycle phases to accelerate competency development
Contribute to the development and delivery of Radar, Laser and Infra-red countermeasure products
Work as part of Integrated Project Teams or the central analysis team
Develop toward Mechanical Engineer level through the Engineering Graduate Scheme with line-manager support
Attend rotational placements around projects or product-lifecycle stages
Work with an assigned mentor and attend graduate networking and best-practice events
Continue professional development through training, site visits, awareness sessions, experienced-engineer learning and technical updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s or Integrated Master’s degree from an IMechE-accredited degree course, or a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD
Relevant Mechanical engineering work experience, such as summer placements or internships
Experience with technical writing and project planning
Strong analytical and modelling skills
Laboratory skills
Evidence of successfully working in a team
Experience with CAD modelling tools such as PTC Creo or similar parametric modellers is desirable
Typically acceptable degrees include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering, Aero-Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, and Product Design Engineering
Eligibility to work in the UK
Successful applicants must provide identity, criminal record declaration, and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years
Applicants for SC National Security Vetting will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years; DV clearance typically requires ten years

Benefits

Comp & perks

£1,000 welcome bonus
£1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme
Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria
Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year
Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
Free access to mental health support
Financial advice
Employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity
Bonus scheme
Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan providing the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo
Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more
Technical, management and soft-skills training
Accredited Institution of Mechanical Engineers Mentored Professional Development Scheme with assigned mentor and graduate events
Ongoing formal training, site visits and internal awareness sessions