Embedded C++ Software Engineers

Leonardo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Southampton seeks Embedded C++ Software Engineers to develop innovative solutions for defence projects. The ideal candidates will work in a collaborative environment with flexible hours, tailored benefits, and a commitment to inclusivity. Experience with embedded tools, C++, and Agile is desired. This is an opportunity for engineers at various experience levels to grow in their careers.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Participation in diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developing applications to meet user expectations within formal constraints.
• Familiarity with embedded development tools and approaches.
• Understanding of design and coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and capabilities using innovative software solutions.
• Improve, collaborate, and innovate within the defence industry.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded development tools

Windows application development

Linux application development

Agile methodology

Jira

DevOps

Coding standards

Job description

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Embedded C++ Software Engineers, Southampton

Client: Leonardo

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4d2624fe1d1e

Job Views: 13

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with C++ experience looking for your next challenge?

Here at Leonardo, we are seeking talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on various defence projects. Industry experience is not mandatory; we are open to all backgrounds and committed to developing our software engineers.

We are hiring several engineers with different experience levels (early career, experienced, experts).

What you will do

You will develop new features and capabilities using innovative software solutions, playing a key role in a community of world-class engineers who aim to improve, collaborate, and innovate within the defence industry.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of developing applications to meet user expectations within formal constraints.
• Familiarity with embedded development tools and approaches.
• Experience with Windows & Linux application development.
• Experience with iterative development lifecycles (e.g., Agile).
• Experience with tools like Jira and DevOps associated with iterative development.
• Understanding of design and coding standards.

What you will get:

• Flexible working hours and part-time options for work-life balance.
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs, including lifestyle, health, and wellbeing options.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days.
• Participation in diversity and inclusion network groups such as Carers, Enable, Equalise, Pride, and partnerships with AFBE.

For more information on our benefits, visit our website.

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For guidance, please visit our website.

Leonardo leads in electronics and develops advanced multi-domain solutions (Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber) for security. Our Sensors and Protection teams are based mainly in Basildon and Southampton, developing software with a wide range of tools and methods.