Embedded Software Architect

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme for employees

Free access to online courses

Financial reward for referrals

Up to £500 on flexible benefits

Flexible hours with hybrid options

Job summary

Leonardo in Luton is seeking an Embedded Software Architect to play a key role in shaping innovative software solutions. You'll lead engineering efforts that bring complex systems to life and influence projects from early stages through requirements and architecture.

This position requires expertise in software architecture, C++, UML Modelling, and design patterns, among other skills. The role embraces hybrid working and offers extensive benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to numerous online learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Engage with project stakeholders to determine system and software level requirements.
• Collaborate in architectural solutions at a platform to determine software solutions.
• Influence the development approach considering design principles and modularity.

Skills

Software architecture expertise

Experience in C++

UML Modelling

Object Orientation

Design Patterns

Linux / VXWorks

Requirements Engineering

Network architectures and Ethernet protocols

High integrity e.g. RTCA-DO178C

Job description

Salary Range

£70,000 - £80,000

Your impact

As an Embedded Software Architect, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of cutting‑edge systems, working at the forefront of software innovation. You’ll have the chance to lead software engineering solutions that bring complex systems to life, influencing projects from the earliest stages. You will contribute at the requirements and architecture level to ensure the successful deployment of advanced software and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Engage with project stakeholders to determine system and software level requirements
• Collaborate in the architectural solutions at a platform to determine the software solutions that will be developed
• Influence the development approach considering design principles, modularity and reuse, best practice, toolchain and much more

What You’ll Bring

• Software architecture expertise
• Experience in C++ and embedded software solutions
• UML Modelling
• Object Orientation
• Design Patterns
• Linux / VXWorks (Desirable)
• Requirements Engineering
• Network architectures and Ethernet protocols
• High integrity e.g. RTCA-DO178C

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Benefits

• Time to Recharge – enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future – benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance – all employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning – free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend – receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working – flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Primary Location GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type Permanent

Hybrid Working Hybrid