Leonardo UK
Graduate Software Engineer (Engineering Graduate Programme)
Graduate schemes Software Engineering Defence / Aerospace Luton, UK
- Added to GradJobs
- Start date
- 2027 cycle not yet open. 2026-cohort roles started Summer 2026; live careers page states "2027 Graduate Programmes will be launching in the week commencing 19th October 2026" — exact 2027 start month not yet stated.
- Degree criteria
- 2:2 or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related STEM discipline
- Other criteria
- Programme length varies by scheme (12–24 months depending on track) — most current Leonardo graduate programmes are 2-year (24-month); "18 months" is called out only for a specific Antenna Engineer role, not confirmed as Software Engineer-specific.
- Visa / right to work
- Requires UK Security Clearance, normally to SC level, needing a minimum 5 years' permanent UK residency.
- Application window
- 2027 applications open week commencing 19 October 2026, per the live careers portal — recheck after that date.
How to apply
Online application → online tests → video interview → assessment centre
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Note: Upgraded from generic Leonardo graduate-opportunities hub to specific open vacancy (Luton). Posting shows deadline as rolling/ongoing, not a fixed date — left closes_at blank accordingly.