Job Description
Are you a Software Engineer looking for your next challenge? Here at Leonardo, we are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.
We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them. You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry.
What we are looking for
- UML fundamentals
- Model Driven Development
- C/C++ Programming
- Embedded experience
- DDS Middleware knowledge
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills on embedded platforms
- Experience with embedded SoC platforms, such as Xilinx, Texas Instruments, or similar processors
- Experience with development tools including Microsoft Visual Studio CMake Git Ubuntu Linux Rhapsody
- Understanding of Software Requirements Development to meet user expectations and within formal constraints.
- Familiarity with development to design and coding standards.
Desired
- Rhapsody
- Experience Python scripting for development support
- Experience with embedded OS Linux, VxWorks, Petalinux, Problem solving
- Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps.)
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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.
- Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- 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).
- All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Location and Contract
Primary Location: GB - Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!
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Senior Software Engineer in Basildon employer: Leonardo UK Ltd
Leonardo UK Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in aerospace while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. The company values data integrity and encourages a high level of abstraction in software design, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about digital engineering.
