At a Glance
- Tasks: Join an agile team to develop software for cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects.
- Company: Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.
- Benefits: Generous leave, award-winning pension, mental health support, and flexible perks.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national air defence while working with top engineers.
- Qualifications: Strong C++ skills and experience in agile software development.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Your impact
Are you interested in working on one of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? We are enhancing the capability of fast jets such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab Gripen and the emerging 6th generation fighter jet platform, Tempest. We are looking for top engineers to join our team and help us with our industry leading contributions to these projects.
As a Software Engineer at Leonardo, you will work in an agile team with 7-10 other engineers. Together with almost 100 other engineers you’ll be challenged to ensure the software development continues to form the backbone of the nation’s air defence capability for decades to come. You will collaborate with your colleagues to architect, design, implement and test new product functionality and contribute to planning the work and taking ownership for delivering it.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience working within an agile team and familiarity with agile software development lifecycle
- Strong C++ programming skills, ideally in a highly regulated environment
- The ability to collaborate and work with others
- Git (or equivalent) source control expertise
- The ability to develop suitable software solution from solution requirements
- The ability to trace, diagnose and resolve potential software issues. Familiarity with a debugger
If you have the above skills, the following will really help you stand out:
- Familiarity with Signal Processing
- Experience working on complex products and codebases
- Familiarisation with component-based development
- Experience with working in embedded environments
- Experience using static analysis and code coverage tooling
- Knowledge of best practises for incremental development
- Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset
- Familiarity with Cmake
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, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours are available, however, due to the nature of this work, full time on-site working will be required. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Onsite
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Leonardo is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, an award-winning pension scheme, and access to over 4,000 online courses for continuous learning. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation in the defence and aerospace sector, employees are empowered to contribute to groundbreaking projects while enjoying a flexible work culture in the vibrant city of Edinburgh. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and creativity, making a meaningful impact on global safety.
