> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3830880-summer-placement-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3830880-summer-placement-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Summer Placement Systems Engineer - **Company:** Leonardo UK - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Salary:** £26,228.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Computer Simulation, Systems Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software) - **Published:** October 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=228ffc089c6d18d7 ## About the Role Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one?, * Be a self-motivated individual, willing to take on new challenges and drive continuous personal development * Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums i.e. written, verbal, digital, etc. * The ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders * Adaptable to the ever-changing demands that will be encountered within the role * Offer novel ideas and methods for solving technical problems, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge learned during academic studies Role Requirements All of our Summer Placement roles require you to be currently studying a relevant degree discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM subject degrees. This should be a minimum of a Bachelors level degree. All successful candidates must be returning to university after their Summer Placement, i.e. not in their final year. In addition to this, we would be interested in hearing from you if you have experience in: * Coding/programming. * Relevant project work and/or placements in industry. * Applying your science and technology knowledge to solve a real-world problem This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. ## Description Systems Engineers are involved in all aspects of design and development; from initial product design through to in-service support. They look at the big picture, determine how the system needs to operate and collaborate to produce the required overall operational behaviours. They also dive into the deepest level of detail - taking the system piece-by-piece and defining its design to the finest point. Our Systems Engineers can also actively engage in R&D, developing new concepts and conducting fundamental research into our future technologies. As a Summer Placement Systems Engineer, you will work on real engineering problems within either the Radar or the Advanced Targeting business area. You will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting a wide range of tasks across multiple projects/products, such as: * The radar for the Typhoon fighter jet * The radar for the SAAB Gripen fighter * Our family of Surveillance AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars * An IRCM (Infra-Red Counter Measures) system * Our laser target designator or laser ranging systems Core activities within Systems Engineering include: * Requirements capture, design documentation, verification and validation. * Algorithm design and test. * Performance modelling; building physics-based models to test our designs through computer simulation. * Data analysis; end-to-end systems analysis using synthetic and 'real world' data. * Applied research; from product improvements to blue-sky thinking. You will work with an experienced engineer who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training. You will be introduced to systems engineering processes, methods, technology and tools, with particular emphasis placed on learning practical skills that may not be easily gained or experienced in the academic environment of a university., We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities, and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.