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Leonardo UK Industrial Internships 2027

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No. Leonardo UK does not sponsor its industrial internships for international students who need a visa. The industrial internships page says applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, normally Security Check, which includes a minimum of five years' permanent residency in the UK. Students who have not lived in the UK for five years, which covers most people who would need a visa, will not be eligible.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
placement
2027 cycle
Open: Leonardo UK says its 2027 Industrial Placements are now open for applications, roles close when filled, no closing date published
Confidence
high

Leonardo UK Industrial Internships: at a glance

Leonardo UK's industrial placements let students apply their degree within the company, with placements in analytics, antenna, core, electronics, firmware, hardware, mechanical, software and systems engineering, and project management (Helicopters only). Roles are offered at Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Luton, Newcastle, Southampton and Yeovil. Applications are screened on a first come first served basis and roles close when filled. Source

Start date
Summer 2027“Our early careers opportunities starting in summer 2027 will open soon.”Source
Who can apply
Students eligible for UK Security Clearance, normally to Security Check (SC) level, which includes a minimum of 5 years' permanent residency in the UK“in order to apply for our opportunities, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years’ permanent residency in the UK.”Source
Locations
Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Luton, Newcastle, Southampton, YeovilSource
Recruitment stages
  1. Application form and CV with security verification
  2. One-way video interview (competency questions)
  3. Interview with the recruiting team
“If selected, you will be requested to complete a one way video interview on some competency-based questions for the role.”Source

Every programme and stage at Leonardo UK

“Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years’ permanent residency in the UK.”
Leonardo UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: Clearance eligibility is a blanket requirement across all pathways, not just sensitive roles, and some specific roles elsewhere on the site (for example cyber positions) require sole UK nationality with no sponsorship, which suggests placement roles in similar functions could face the same bar even though it isn't stated on the placements page itself.
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What Leonardo UK publishes about this programme

Checked against Leonardo UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does Leonardo UK sponsor visas for its industrial internships?

No. Leonardo UK does not sponsor its industrial internships for international students who need a visa. The industrial internships page says applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, normally Security Check, which includes a minimum of five years' permanent residency in the UK. Students who have not lived in the UK for five years, which covers most people who would need a visa, will not be eligible.

What is the Leonardo UK industrial internships?

Leonardo UK's industrial placements let students apply their degree within the company, with placements in analytics, antenna, core, electronics, firmware, hardware, mechanical, software and systems engineering, and project management (Helicopters only). Roles are offered at Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Luton, Newcastle, Southampton and Yeovil. Applications are screened on a first come first served basis and roles close when filled.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Leonardo UK?

Clearance eligibility is a blanket requirement across all pathways, not just sensitive roles, and some specific roles elsewhere on the site (for example cyber positions) require sole UK nationality with no sponsorship, which suggests placement roles in similar functions could face the same bar even though it isn't stated on the placements page itself.

When do applications open for the Leonardo UK industrial internships?

Open: Leonardo UK says its 2027 Industrial Placements are now open for applications, roles close when filled, no closing date published. Checked on 2026-10-24 against Leonardo UK's own site.

When does the Leonardo UK industrial internships start?

Summer 2027, according to Leonardo UK's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Leonardo UK industrial internships?

Students eligible for UK Security Clearance, normally to Security Check (SC) level, which includes a minimum of 5 years' permanent residency in the UK, according to Leonardo UK's own careers information.

Where is the Leonardo UK industrial internships based?

Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Luton, Newcastle, Southampton, Yeovil, according to Leonardo UK's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Leonardo UK industrial internships?

Application form and CV with security verification, One-way video interview (competency questions), Interview with the recruiting team, according to Leonardo UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm Leonardo UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Leonardo UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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