finer details & FAq's
Help understand the finer detail and answer your questions
If you’ve reached this part, you probably already love how great this programme is so we want to help you understand the finer detail to answer all those questions you may have:
If you’ve reached this part, you probably already love how great this programme is so we want to help you understand the finer detail to answer all those questions you may have:
recruit
Recruitment and onboarding
This will be across a period of 4 weeks depending on interview availability
Application
Your CV with most recent, relevant experience.
We have a fun scenario-based question to share with you to provide some written thoughts on. It will give you a great insight to “Systems Thinking” and give you an opportunity to impress.
Feedback
We’ll advise feedback ASAP, usually within 1-2 weeks of your application.
Interview
One-stage process, likely via MS Teams, or on-site if feasible for all parties.
Offer of Employment
We expect to receive feedback after your interview within 5 days.
We aim to arrange a site visit with Leonardo prior to starting the LEAP programme.
Application
Your CV with most recent, relevant experience.
We have a fun scenario-based question to share with you to provide some written thoughts on. It will give you a great insight to “Systems Thinking” and give you an opportunity to impress.
Feedback
We’ll advise feedback ASAP, usually within 1-2 weeks of your application.
Interview
One-stage process, likely via MS Teams, or on-site if feasible for all parties.
Offer of Employment
We expect to receive feedback after your interview within 5 days.
We aim to arrange a site visit with Leonardo prior to starting the LEAP programme.
Application
Your CV with most recent, relevant experience.
We have a fun scenario-based question to share with you to provide some written thoughts on. It will give you a great insight to “Systems Thinking” and give you an opportunity to impress.
Feedback
We’ll advise feedback ASAP, usually within 1-2 weeks of your application.
Interview
One-stage process, likely via MS Teams, or on-site if feasible for all parties.
Offer of Employment
We expect to receive feedback after your interview within 5 days.
We aim to arrange a site visit with Leonardo prior to starting the LEAP programme.
Onboarding Process
Employment compliance and security clearance checks or transfer
Contracts and Payroll
2 year + 2 week contract.
Payment weekly, upon completion and approval of hours worked – We’ll need your bank details, NI Number and previous tax code details.
IT
Require own IT and internet connection for Nanodegree.
IT then provided by Leonardo during employment.
Security
Documents to be completed.
ID and other documentation required.
SC Transfer, if applicable.
Joining Instructions
First day on the programme (Day 1 of Nanodegree).
First day at Leonardo.
Contracts and Payroll
2 year + 2 week contract.
Payment weekly, upon completion and approval of hours worked – We’ll need your bank details, NI Number and previous tax code details.
IT
Require own IT and internet connection for Nanodegree.
IT then provided by Leonardo during employment.
Security
Documents to be completed.
ID and other documentation required.
SC Transfer, if applicable.
Joining Instructions
First day on the programme (Day 1 of Nanodegree).
First day at Leonardo.
Contracts and Payroll
2 year + 2 week contract.
Payment weekly, upon completion and approval of hours worked – We’ll need your bank details, NI Number and previous tax code details.
IT
Require own IT and internet connection for Nanodegree.
IT then provided by Leonardo during employment.
Security
Documents to be completed.
ID and other documentation required.
SC Transfer, if applicable.
Joining Instructions
First day on the programme (Day 1 of Nanodegree).
First day at Leonardo.
develop
The opportunity to learn new skills and transfer old ones.
Learn the full Systems Engineering product development lifecycle, understand all of the jargon and have confidence in producing deliverables on your project from Day 1.
Go from Zero to hero
Learning Systems Engineering from scratch can be difficult and frustrating...
Go from Zero to hero
Learning Systems Engineering from scratch can be difficult and frustrating...
Go from Zero to hero
Learning Systems Engineering from scratch can be difficult and frustrating...
Beginner SE
You get confused with SE Jargon
You’re not sure what project deliverables look like
You don’t understand the full V Lifecycle
You don’t have the confidence to produce deliverables
You are afraid of getting things wrong
You don’t know how to communicate with other engineers or managers
Graduates of the Applied SE Nanodegree
Gain promotions faster by using new knowledge
Earn higher salaries from promotions
Understand SE Jargon
Have confidence producing deliverables
Aren’t afraid of getting things wrong
Know how to communicate with managers and engineers
so what does that mean for you
DEPLOY
What you can expect from the programme
transformational skills development
transformational skills development
Trust in the 21st Century workplace
Organisational Culture
Emotional Intelligence
Organisational Structures
Psychological Safety
Building Resilience
Building Successful Teams
Facilitating Success
The MoD
Leadership
Agile Delivery
'system' architecture
'system' architecture
core module structure
core module structure
Example Module 1
The first module is designed to help set some context and build an understanding of the format of each of the subsequent modules.
The title is: Trust in the 21st Century Workplace. Trust is a fundamental quality which all other transformational soft skills can be related and, as we will discuss, is the fundamental deficit that damages teamwork.
The content of Module 1 is:
- Understanding how humans can be as considered ‘system elements’
- The workplace dynamics in the 20th Century
- Understanding the historical drivers for change
- The workplace dynamics in the 21st Century
- Understanding the role that trust plays in the workplace
- Understanding what trust is and its dynamics (how to create it and how fragile it is)
- Taking a systems point of view to analyse systems that include humans
- Using trust in communications
- Using trust in creating teams
- Measuring trust
- Designing an experiment to learn more about trust
- Discussing the simple homework assignment for the next module
- Wellbeing takeaway
- Background reading/video
The content of Module 1 is:
- Understanding how humans can be as considered ‘system elements’
- The workplace dynamics in the 20th Century
- Understanding the historical drivers for change
- The workplace dynamics in the 21st Century
- Understanding the role that trust plays in the workplace
- Understanding what trust is and its dynamics (how to create it and how fragile it is)
- Taking a systems point of view to analyse systems that include humans
- Using trust in communications
- Using trust in creating teams
- Measuring trust
- Designing an experiment to learn more about trust
- Discussing the simple homework assignment for the next module
- Wellbeing takeaway
- Background reading/video
FAQ's
What you can expect from the programme
Will I always have access to the course?
Yes! Once enrolled for the course you'll always have access. This means that you’ll also have access to the course as we continue to upgrade and improve our lessons over time.
I don't have a STEM degree, is this ok?
Although SE is an engineering discipline, it's about developing products. Be it systems, software or physical products, as long as you follow the method, you will achieve results. STEM graduates may have slight exposure to 'systems development' but anyone with the right mindset can become a Systems Engineer.
Is there a certificate of completion for the Systems Engineering Nanodegree?
Yes, once your deliverables have been submitted and signed off, we will issue a completion certificate!
What does it mean to be part of a cohort?
LEAP has been designed to work with cohorts of people. Although much of the learning will be online, there will be face to face workshops throughout the programme. The aim is to build the members of the cohort into a self-forming professional support network where the skills being learnt, and the project challenges being tackled, can be discussed in a knowledgeable, supporting, and engaging environment. LEAP is designed to share knowledge but also to use that knowledge within the programme itself.
Who will I be employed by?
If successful securing a place on the LEAP programme you will receive a contract for 2 years and 2 weeks covering the full programme. For this period your contract will be with Matchtech. At the end of the LEAP programme, you will receive a permanent employment contract with Leonardo.
How often will I get paid?
You will be paid weekly, every Friday.
How do I get paid?
You will complete an online timesheet with your hours worked, which your manager at Leonardo will approve for payment.
Do I get a pension?
Yes, you will automatically be opted into a pension scheme for the full LEAP programme duration.
How many days holiday do I get?
25 days + Bank Holidays.
What if Leonardo don’t offer me a job at the end of it?
Leonardo have a sustained demand for increasing their Systems Engineering teams with many years worth of work already secured so we don’t envisage any situation where if you complete the programme there isn’t permanent employment with Leonardo at the end. However, if this did happen, you have two very valuable years experience as a Systems Engineer and we would support you to secure employment at one of the many other companies with Systems Engineering vacancies.
How are candidates screened by Leonardo?
Initially this will be by reviewing your CV, notes from your conversation with Rachel and your answers to a scenario-based question. They will evaluate your transferrable skills and your approach to the problem in the scenario to decide how they progress.
What Grade/Level will I be at when I complete the LEAP Programme?
To be determined by Leonardo, but based on your knowledge of your levels, it is likely candidates will graduate into a permanent role with Leonardo at your grade 4 or 5.
Will I get to choose which project I work on?
Leonardo have a range of projects you could be working on. The managers will evaluate your skills and experience to decide which project will be best suited for you. This may change during the programme and you will have the opportunity to share preferences with your line manager on this.
What on-the-job support will I get?
Leonardo have so many great and experienced Systems Engineers and Managers who will be there to support you at every step. Whether it be a specific task or more generally, support will always be on hand.
Testimonial of a Leonardo Employee
“When I left the Army, I was fortunate enough to have had top level of exposure to Systems Engineering though my computing degree, with its introduction to requirements writing, a critical factor for success, and the software development lifecycle. Ultimately, I would not be in the position I am now without that exposure and the personal professional recognition it gave me. I did plenty of CPD courses, but definitely wish that the LEAP Programme had existed then, maybe I'd have got where I am quicker.
It took me a while after leaving to get where I am, but working for Leonardo I’m probably the happiest I’ve been since I left the regular Army. I am now a Project Systems Engineering Lead and the Project Engineering Manager, I am responsible for the Systems Engineering artefacts existence and maturity, the fundamental building blocks on the technical direction of the project and how the largest cohort of engineers work to design the system. It’s busy and challenging, and ultimately unworkable without the right kind of support that I receive at Leonardo. It’s important to note that the grass isn’t greener on the other side, it’s greener where you nurture it.”
Testimonial of a Leonardo Employee
“When I left the Army, I was fortunate enough to have had top level of exposure to Systems Engineering though my computing degree, with its introduction to requirements writing, a critical factor for success, and the software development lifecycle. Ultimately, I would not be in the position I am now without that exposure and the personal professional recognition it gave me. I did plenty of CPD courses, but definitely wish that the LEAP Programme had existed then, maybe I'd have got where I am quicker.
It took me a while after leaving to get where I am, but working for Leonardo I’m probably the happiest I’ve been since I left the regular Army. I am now a Project Systems Engineering Lead and the Project Engineering Manager, I am responsible for the Systems Engineering artefacts existence and maturity, the fundamental building blocks on the technical direction of the project and how the largest cohort of engineers work to design the system. It’s busy and challenging, and ultimately unworkable without the right kind of support that I receive at Leonardo. It’s important to note that the grass isn’t greener on the other side, it’s greener where you nurture it.”
Testimonial of a Leonardo Employee
“When I left the Army, I was fortunate enough to have had top level of exposure to Systems Engineering though my computing degree, with its introduction to requirements writing, a critical factor for success, and the software development lifecycle. Ultimately, I would not be in the position I am now without that exposure and the personal professional recognition it gave me. I did plenty of CPD courses, but definitely wish that the LEAP Programme had existed then, maybe I'd have got where I am quicker.
It took me a while after leaving to get where I am, but working for Leonardo I’m probably the happiest I’ve been since I left the regular Army. I am now a Project Systems Engineering Lead and the Project Engineering Manager, I am responsible for the Systems Engineering artefacts existence and maturity, the fundamental building blocks on the technical direction of the project and how the largest cohort of engineers work to design the system. It’s busy and challenging, and ultimately unworkable without the right kind of support that I receive at Leonardo. It’s important to note that the grass isn’t greener on the other side, it’s greener where you nurture it.”
finer details & FAq's
Help understand the finer detail and answer your questions