C Software Engineer (Senior Levels)

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Senior C Software Engineer for their Edinburgh location. You'll develop software for innovative defence and aerospace projects like the Eurofighter Typhoon. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in C programming and familiarity with defence sector standards, working within a dynamic team committed to quality and best practices.

Benefits

Award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Flexible hours with hybrid working options

Access to private healthcare and dental schemes

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support

Discounted gym membership

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Referral incentive rewards

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of C programming language and operating at senior level.
• Experience in the Manufacturing, Defence or Aerospace sectors.

Responsibilities

• Creation and delivery of software solutions within a defined work package.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment.

Skills

C programming language

Agile development

Configuration management

Defect tracking

Familiarity with NI TestStand

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C Software Engineer (Senior Levels), Edinburgh

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Leonardo

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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The opportunity:

Are you interested in developing software to test some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you.

We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our well-established Test Engineering function at our Edinburgh based site as well as in our brand-new Newcastle office. You will help us continue our industry leading contribution to projects in our Radar, Advanced Targeting and Surveillance teams.

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What you’ll do as a Software Engineer within the Test Function:

• Creation and delivery of software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirements
• Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders’ problems
• Create high quality and robust code; for fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your line manager
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
• Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for adoption of best practice
• Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering

What we need from you:

We realise that the “perfect candidate” doesn’t always exist but for this role we need you to have an excellent understanding of the C programming language and to be currently operating at a senior level.

Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out:

• Familiarity with NI TestStand
• Experience of working within the Manufacturing, Defence or Aerospace sectors
• Developing Low Level Drivers
• Developing software for test system environments
• Developing software within a development process framework
• Experience of Agile development and Atlassian toolset
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking and peer review

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below