DevOps Engineer

Your impact: The battlespace in which air forces will operate in the future continues to evolve, and to counter the threats of the future, industry is creating a next generation air combat system which is agile, flexible, connected, and affordable. That next generation is Tempest - the RAF's newest combat aircraft, coming into service from 2035 to replace the existing Eurofighter Typhoon. Based at our Edinburgh or Newcastle site we have an opportunity for a talented DevOps Engineer to join our enthusiastic and highly motivated Tempest software engineering team. This is an incredible opportunity to get involved at the start of a cutting edge product development that will secure the UK's position as a global leader in combat air for decades to come.

As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll…

• Enhance the Tempest project’s DevOps capability, especially in the areas of automated test, automated deployment to hardware, and acceleration of software releases.
• Work in or alongside the central DevOps team to identify enhancements to the pipelines required by the software engineering team.
• Develop and maintain our DevOps tooling, making it robust and enhancing the developer experience.
• Support troubleshooting, and provide guidance on secure CI/CD practices across the team.
• Help to administer and integrate core tooling and infrastructure, including build systems, artifact repositories, and security scanning tools, while managing server resources and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Support rigorous qualification of the tooling and infrastructure to enable its use with projects adhering to the DO-178C software development standard.

We are a multidisciplinary team looking for candidates with a diverse mix of skills and experiences. An ideal candidate doesn’t need to meet every requirement, what matters most is your ability to learn, adapt and contribute.

What you’ll bring Key areas we value:

• Programming/Scripting (e.g. C++, Python, JavaScript).
• CI/CD pipeline design and administration (Jenkins, Gitlab).
• CI/CD application and server administration.
• Automation, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
• Writing clear technical documentation, guides and specifications.
• Containerisation technologies (Docker, Podman).

Beneficial Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and engineering mindset.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of the DO-178C software development standard and associated DO-330 Tool Qualification guidelines.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Curiosity, creativity and a drive for continuous improvement.

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.
• 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 options. Due to the nature of this role, full‑time on‑site working is required.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. 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 Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite