CUAS Software Team Lead - Hybrid, Basildon

Leonardo S.p.A.; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Software Team Lead to spearhead the development of a CUAS capability. You will lead a team delivering scalable software using state-of-the-art methods, while engaging with stakeholders and maintaining rigorous engineering practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, strong communication, and adherence to safety-critical software development standards within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software teams delivering complex capability.
• Familiarity with Agile techniques and formal engineering processes.
• Understanding of safety-critical software development and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software team building Leonardo's CUAS capability.
• Deliver scalable, state-of-the-art software using modern tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with engineering processes.
• Foster communication and drive timely delivery of complex work.
• Apply safety-conscious practices and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Hands-on coding

Communication

Agile

Problem solving

Engineering processes

Safety-critical

Delivery capability

Interpersonal skills

Security clearance

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Software Team Lead to spearhead the development of a CUAS capability. You will lead a team delivering scalable software using state-of-the-art methods, while engaging with stakeholders and maintaining rigorous engineering practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, strong communication, and adherence to safety-critical software development standards within a hybrid working environment.