Leidos early careers: how to get in

How Leidos recruits

September start (year not printed); page copyright 2026, no 2027 dates published. 4 stages, from Leidos's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Leidos names them.

1. 1

   Online Application

   Application form

   Online application form with pre-screening questions, plus a CV and any supporting documents.

   “The process starts with an online application form. We will ask you to answer some pre-screening questions on the form, and to attach a copy of your CV and any other supporting documentation you feel will support your application.”

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2. 2

   Online Interview

   Live video interview

   Shortlisted applicants have a Microsoft Teams interview with the Early Careers Lead to get to know them better.

   • Early Careers Lead

   “Once we have reviewed applications, we will invite those shortlisted to the next stage, which is an online interview. A Microsoft Teams meeting will be set up with our Early Careers Lead, who will ask some questions to get to know you better.”

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3. 3

   Assessment Centre Day

   Assessment centre

   In-person assessment centre at a UK office with activities such as a group exercise, an interview and a written task, tied to Leidos UK Values. All attendees get a feedback call.

   “If you're successful in the online interview, you'll be invited to our Assessment Centre Day. This will be held in-person in one of our offices across the UK. On the day, you'll take part in different activities, such as a group exercise, an interview, and a written task.”

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4. 4

   Offer of Employment

   Offer

   Successful candidates get offers to start in September, followed by pre-joining paperwork and security checks.

   “For all those successful at the Assessment Centre Day, offers will be made to start work with us in September, and pre-joining paperwork and security checks will begin.”

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