C++ Software Engineer (Senior Levels)

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to work on innovative projects in Edinburgh. The role involves developing embedded solutions and collaborating with hardware teams, requiring robust experience in the software lifecycle and agile methodologies. Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Award winning pension scheme with employer contribution

Flexible working hours

Access to private healthcare

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Industry experience in the full software lifecycle.
• Current or past industry experience in using C++.
• Experience in OOD (Object Oriented Design) techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop working embedded solutions in C++.
• Deploy software to multi-core or distributed hardware platforms.
• Work to airborne software design standards.

Skills

C++

Object Oriented Design (OOD)

Agile techniques

Model driven development

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Gitlab

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C++ Software Engineer (Senior Levels), Edinburgh

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Are you interested in developing software for 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 a 6th generation Stealth Fighter jet or a revolutionary Laser Directed Energy Weapon, then Leonardo would like to hear from you.

We are looking for experienced software engineers to join our well established software community 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.

If you would like to read about our contributions to the Eurofighter Typhoon, the next-gen Stealth Fighter - Tempest or the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon - Dragonfire, please have a look at the links below:

What you’ll do as a Software Engineer:

• Use C++ and other object orientated languages to develop working embedded solutions.
• Work alongside systems and hardware engineers to deploy software to multi-core or distributed hardware platforms.
• Work to airborne software design standard RTCA 178C and coding standards such as MISRA C/C++.

What we need from you:

While we understand that the perfect candidate doesn't always exist, we really need the following experience for success as a senior level C++ Software Engineer at Leonardo:

• Industry experience in the full software lifecycle.
• Current or past industry experience in using C++
• Experience in OOD (Object Oriented Design) techniques.
• Working and delivering software using agile techniques such as Scrum, and tooling such as Jira / Confluence / Bitbucket / Gitlab.

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

• Model driven development and configuration management toolsets.
• Experience in developing software for embedded systems.

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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