At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of high-quality embedded software in aerospace and defence.
- Company: Join Leonardo UK, a leader in aerospace and defence technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Hybrid working options available with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mission-critical projects while working with cutting-edge tech.
- Qualifications: Experience in embedded software engineering and a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
- Job
- Description: Salary
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands.
The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Several years of embedded software engineering experience in aerospace, defence, or other mission- or safety-critical domains, including demonstrable examples of delivery.
- Develop robust, high-quality software (e. g., RTCA-DO178C) using object-oriented C++ or Ada.
- Inspire and support colleagues within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared goals.
- Drive automation across build, test, and deployment processes (Dev Ops mindset).
- Work directly with target hardware in lab environments.
- Implement real-time embedded applications on Linux or Vx Works RTOS (desirable).
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the full software engineering lifecycle—from requirements elicitation through delivery and release.
- Champion best practices, modular design, and toolchain optimisation.
- 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).
For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers. uk. leonardo. com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Benefits
- Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Benefit from a pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- All employees at management level and below are eligible for a bonus scheme.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through the 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 part-time opportunities, please discuss options for this role.
- Location and Contract
- Primary
Green 300.
Contract
Type: Permanent.
Hybrid working is available.
This is a full-time role with potential for part-time arrangements as discussed.
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