technical placements jobs in Edinburgh

You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain as much experience across the product lifecycle from your time in industry as possible.

You should demonstrate an interest in Software Engineering in the area of real time development for avionic systems

You will have the opportunity to help fulfil our purpose of creating better outcomes for our clients, their members and society by empowering and developing our people. Isio is growing at a fast and exciting pace.

You will get to be involved in work we do to for our clients including:

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Year Out Placement - Building Surveying - Edinburgh Department: Built Asset Consultancy Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Edinburgh Description Title: Year Out Discipline: Building Surveying Location: Edinburgh (With Hybrid Working) Duration: 12 Months Dates: September - September Why RLB? At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values...

You will work alongside our experienced engineers as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted. Here’s what you’ll help with:

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. The...

You will apply your knowledge through live labs that reflect workplace environments, giving you the practical experience needed to move into a network-focused role. Step 4 – Job PlacementOnce qualified, our recruitment team works with you directly to prepare applications, set up interviews, and secure your first role in network engineering.

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You will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting a wide range of tasks across multiple projects/products, such as:

You will work with an experienced engineer who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training.

You will apply your knowledge through live labs that reflect workplace environments, giving you the practical experience needed to move into a network-focused role. Step 4 – Job PlacementOnce qualified, our recruitment team works with you directly to prepare applications, set up interviews, and secure your first role in network engineering.

You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain as much experience across the product lifecycle from your time in industry as possible.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting a wide range of tasks across multiple projects/products, such as:

You will apply your knowledge through live labs that reflect workplace environments, giving you the practical experience needed to move into a network-focused role. Step 4 – Job PlacementOnce qualified, our recruitment team works with you directly to prepare applications, set up interviews, and secure your first role in network engineering.

You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain as much experience across the product lifecycle from your time in industry as possible.

You will work with an experienced engineer who will provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training.

You will be introduced to utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, which may include requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support. As a Summer Placement Mechanical Engineer you will:

You will gain experience on some aspects of the development lifecycle via the individual project.

You will be given the opportunity to learn about the Leonardo products via the project.

You will be expected to spend at least three or four days each week on site, to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience by designing, testing or integrating hardware on the Edinburgh site.

You will deliver technical reports and presentations on your work assignments to your supervisor and fellow placement students and be given assistance to deliver plans and reports to the required academic standard of your university. Your task may involve working closely with Software, Systems, Firmware and Electronics Engineers to solve real integration problems on a complex system.

You will be introduced to the software development processes and utilise state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools.

You should be working towards a master’s level degree, typically in Physics, although degrees in other physical sciences or engineering disciplines will be considered. Relevant photonics experience, such as laboratory work, previous summer placements or internships. Experience with technical writing and project planning.

Job Description: Your impact  Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects from day one?  At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.  Our placements are designed to help you apply your studies in a practical setting,...

You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain as much experience across the product lifecycle from your time in industry as possible.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting a wide range of tasks across multiple projects/products, such as: