At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative defence software projects and mentor a team of talented engineers.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in aerospace and defence technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence tech while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven C++ experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Here at Leonardo, we are seeking experienced Lead Software Engineers to take on pivotal Technical Authority roles within our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects. This role combines technical leadership with strategic influence, offering significant autonomy and responsibility for critical software components or entire projects.
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.
- Several years of C++ software engineering experience in aerospace, defence, or other mission/safety-critical domains.
- Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications.
- Experience of using Iterative development lifecycles (for example tailored Agile).
- Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps).
- Familiarity with development to design and coding standards.
- Ability to set technical direction, defining software architecture and design strategies aligned with platform and system goals.
- Strong skills in technical risk identification and mitigation across software components.
- A background in technical leadership, including architectural design, risk mitigation, or technical governance.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach engineers, uplifting capability and promoting software engineering excellence.
- Familiarity with legacy systems, export controls, interoperability, and long-term product evolution.
- Commitment to championing design integrity, acting as the accountable technical lead during audits and reviews.
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.
- Secure your Future: 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.
- 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.
- 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 with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
