C++ Software Engineer (Senior Levels)

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; City of Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of defence and aerospace technology. As a Senior C++ Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative software solutions for cutting-edge projects, including the next generation of stealth fighter jets and advanced directed energy weapons. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, contributing to industry-leading projects while enjoying a flexible work culture. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse workplace, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful for your career.

Benefits

Award-winning pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare access

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Free online courses via Coursera

Referral incentive program

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Experience in full software lifecycle and C++ development.
• Knowledge of OOD techniques and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded solutions using C++ and object-oriented languages.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to deploy software.

Skills

C++

Object Oriented Design (OOD)

Agile methodologies (Scrum)

Software lifecycle management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Gitlab

Job description

C++ Software Engineer (Senior Levels)

Location: GB - Edinburgh, GB - Newcastle

Job Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R0014878

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:

• Eurofighter Typhoon
• Future Combat Air Systems
• Dragonfire

What you’ll do as a Software Engineer:

• Use C++ and other object-oriented 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.

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: UK Security Vetting Clearance Levels.

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.
• 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.

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle

Contract Type: Hybrid Working