Job Description: The opportunity: Our Central London team is looking for talented and enthusiastic Industrial Placement Analytics Engineer to help perform weapon system assessments for our UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) customer. The role will suit those with a STEM background who wish to apply their abilities in a technical analysis and systems assessment environment. The type of project you will be working on: Customer Integration: You will be a member of a weapons project team within our larger Defence Analytics Group working in Central London. The group is integrated into a joint unit with government employees, members of the armed forces, and other contractors. The Challenge: To conduct analysis to assess the performance and capability of weapon systems. Problems are solved through the application of scientific methods, physical principles, and analytics to complex data sets. This process may involve new techniques and their encapsulation in improved tools. Collaboration: You will be working in close liaison with similar teams within the UK and partner nations, with the opportunity to contribute, influence, challenge and improve joint ways of working and knowledge. Breadth: You will be working in an environment where both the complexity and capabilities of the systems are continually evolving throughout the world. What you’ll do: Conduct analysis through the application of physical principles to real world problems. This will be facilitated using the suite of in-house software tools and the occasional development of ad-hoc software, primarily in Python. Production of reports and presentations of your work and presentation of them to local MOD customers and the wider community both within the UK and partner nations. Provide ad hoc advice and support to MOD customers, often at short notice. Travel for technical exchanges with our partners, in the UK and potentially abroad. What we need from you: A STEM background with an emphasis on numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to apply these to real world problems. A good understanding of scientific methods and their use through the application of fundamental physical principles. Good Interpersonal skills to facilitate collaborative and effective working within an inter-disciplinary team. Ability to problem solve and self-steer, work to deadlines as necessary, sometimes at short notice. Ability to communicate, both in writing and verbally, with audiences of differing technical backgrounds and seniority. The ability to work office-based in central London. It would be nice if you had: Although not essential, an appreciation of and interest in aerospace technologies. Experience of Python and C# would be a distinct advantage. What you will get: · Impact: You will help ensure that MOD’s weapon assessments are robust and delivered in a timely manner to UK Defence partners and front-line forces. Opportunity: You will play a key role in MOD weapon assessment which is a critical input to MOD’s equipment procurement programs. Knowledge: You will develop an understanding of weapon systems and how they operate. Skills: You will develop a range of analytical, software and interpersonal skills. Insights: You will get to work within a Leonardo team that is fully integrated with its MOD customer which will provide an excellent opportunity to see up-close how the MOD operates. Teamwork: You will work with a diverse technical team in a highly collaborative environment. Security Clearance Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years. For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV). As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment. To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years. In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment. For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, our teams are key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity. Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits 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 our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Start your extraordinary career – apply now! Primary Location: GB - London - Whitehall Contract Type: Fixed term Hybrid Working: Onsite International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!

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