C# Software Engineer (Senior/Principal)

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense sector as a Senior C# Software Engineer, where you will develop innovative software solutions and collaborate with top engineers on critical projects. This role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and various benefits, including part-time options and pension contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and part-time options

Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Above-average pension contributions

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days

Participation in diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Experience in C# software development required.
• Familiarity with Agile iterative development lifecycles.
• Experience in machine-to-machine networking and third-party integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and capabilities using innovative software solutions.
• Collaborate with world-class software engineers to create market-leading products.
• Work onsite in Basildon with flexible working options.

Skills

C# software development

Machine-to-machine networking

Test frameworks

Microservices architecture

CUDA integration for AI/ML

Development of applications with user interfaces

Embedded development tools

Windows and Linux application development

Experience with iterative development lifecycles

Adherence to design and coding standards

Job description

Job Description

C# Software Engineer (Senior/Principal)

The Opportunity

Are you a Software Engineer with C# experience looking for your next challenge?

This is an opportunity to join the team developing Leonardo’s operationally-proven, innovative, scalable, layered Counter-UAS (CUAS) capability. Un-crewed Air Systems (UAS) present a rapidly-evolving threat in both military warfare and civilian scenarios, and we are expanding our team to further accelerate our capability enhancements. Our technology exploits Leonardo’s best-of-breed approach, delivering extensive performance in sensing and warning capabilities, utilizing electro optical sensors and advanced radio frequency effectors. We employ innovative software development techniques and seek those interested in developing next-generation solutions.

Link: https://uk.leonardo.com/en/electronics/counter-uas

What You Will Do

Develop new features and capabilities using innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a community of world-class software engineers to improve, innovate, and create market-leading products within the defense industry.

Essential Skills and Experience

• C# software development
• Machine-to-machine networking and third-party interface integration
• Test frameworks and development (not test-driven development)
• Microservices architecture and containerization
• CUDA integration for AI/ML
• Development of applications with user interfaces (HMI/GUI/UX)
• Embedded development tools and approaches
• Development of Windows and Linux applications
• Experience with iterative development lifecycles (e.g., Agile)
• Experience with tools like Jira and DevOps
• Adherence to design and coding standards

Work onsite in Basildon 3-4 days a week, with flexible working options including remote work.

Useful to Have

• C++ development
• Experience in military automation systems
• Multilingual support
• Industrial protocols
• Radar and Luciad experience
• CUAS and tracking software experience, including data fusion, thermal/IR imaging, AI/ML exploitation

What You Will Get

• Flexible working hours and part-time options
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs
• Above-average pension contributions
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
• Participation in diversity and inclusion networks

For more benefits, visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance (SC). More info: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Leonardo develops advanced multi-domain solutions for security across various sectors. Our Sensors and Protection teams operate primarily from Basildon and Southampton, developing software using diverse tools and methods.

Primary Location

GB - Basildon

Contract Type

Hybrid Working