Salary Range: £65,000 – £75,000
Your Impact
Are you an experienced Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work for an employer committed to helping you reach your full potential, that empowers engineers to innovate and grow? If so, Leonardo has exciting opportunities for Principal and Lead Software Engineers to join our multidisciplinary teams delivering advanced solutions for defence projects.
What You’ll Bring
- Several years of embedded software engineering experience in aerospace, defence, or other mission‑or safety‑critical domains, including demonstrable examples of delivery.
- High-Integrity Coding: Develop robust, high-quality software (e.g., RTCA-DO178C) using object‑oriented C++ or Ada.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire and support colleagues within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared goals.
- DevOps Mindset: Drive automation across build, test, and deployment processes.
- Hands‑On Integration: Work directly with target hardware in lab environments.
- RTOS Development (Desirable): Implement real‑time embedded applications on Linux or VxWorks RTOS.
- Lifecycle Mastery: Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the full software engineering lifecycle—from requirements elicitation through delivery and release.
- Technical Influence: Champion best practices, modular design, and toolchain optimisation.
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Referral reward for referring a friend.
- Flexible benefits up to £500 annually covering private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
- Part‑time opportunities can be discussed.
Location and Contract
Primary Location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300Contract Type: PermanentHybrid Working: Hybrid
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