Graduate Opportunities

We believe that the future of our high-tech business rests in the hands of the next generation of engineers. At Finmeccanica, we actively support education and skills development in schools and colleges across our global business, as well as offer an exciting range of graduate, undergraduate and apprentice opportunities.

Sir Brian Burridge, Senior Vice President, UK Corporate, Finmeccanica

 

As a large technologically innovative company, the key to our success is the passion of our people. Each year we seek to recruit enthusiastic people who are willing to drive change and innovate. 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. All our opportunities for undergraduates provide practical experience and development in a supportive environment.

 

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.

 

What our graduates say

Systems Engineer Sam McDougall and Microwave Engineer Robert Friedhoff recently described what drew them to the company, how they are using their degrees, and why they enjoy working here. Click on the videos below to hear from Sam and Robert themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN POSITIONS

Our two-year Electronics, Defence & Security Systems graduate programme is designed for individuals who are passionate about realising their full potential and who have achieved (or predicted to achieve) a 2:1 or higher in degrees relating to Engineering (electrical, electronic, mechanical, systems, aerospace, software, aeronautical), Maths, Physics, Computer Science or in any number of business-related degrees.

 

We are continually looking for applications from self-starter graduates with ambition and drive, who are capable of delivering and working as part of a team, whilst equally being capable of independent working.

Title Reference Location
Graduate Manufacturing Project Manager 1214 Edinburgh
Graduate Optical Engineer 1193 Edinburgh
Graduate Industrial Engineer 1190 Luton
Graduate Security Operations Centre Analyst 1189 Bristol
Graduate Systems Engineer 1185 Bristol
Graduate Commercial Officer 1183 Luton
Graduate Electronics Engineer 1180 Southampton
Graduate Industrial Engineer 1178 Basildon
Graduate Supportability Engineer 1177 Basildon
Graduate Hardware Engineer (Digital) 1173 Edinburgh
Graduate Microwave Engineer 1171 Edinburgh
Graduate Systems Engineer 1141 Southampton
Graduate Software Engineer 1132 Edinburgh
Graduate Project Accountant 1129 Luton
Graduate Test Software Engineer 1128 Edinburgh
Graduate Test Equipment Engineer 1127 Edinburgh
Graduate Test Software Engineer 1126 Edinburgh
Graduate Mechanical Engineer 1125 Edinburgh
Graduate Project Assurance Engineer 1122 Luton
Graduate Supportability Engineer 1121 Luton
Graduate Systems Engineer 1120 Basildon
Graduate Software Engineer 1119 Basildon
Graduate Software Engineer 1115 Luton
Graduate Firmware Engineer 1114 Luton
Graduate Microwave Engineer 1113 Luton
Graduate Hardware (Electronics) Engineer 1112 Luton
Graduate Mechanical Engineer 1111 Luton
Graduate Campaign Assistant 1110 Luton
Graduate Systems Engineer 1109 Luton

Our two-year programme allows graduates to complete several 3-6 month placements, designed to provide practical experience within the organisation. Graduates complete a number of development activities which aim to ensure smooth integration into the company, whilst providing essential skills, knowledge and networking opportunities.

 

Title Location Length Salary
Graduate Yeovil 2 years Competitive

 

Entry Requirements

Successful candidates will have achieved a minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline and will be able to demonstrate technical knowledge and the behaviours required to ensure future success, identified by a rigorous selection process.

 

Applicants for places on the Engineering programme will preferably have gained a Masters level degree.

 

  Download the Helicopters Graduates Brochure for further information about the programme.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about our graduate programme

 

Interested in applying?

We are now open for applications. Click here to apply.

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