Lead Real-Time Embedded Engineer | Ada Training

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days/

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer

Mental health support

Bonus scheme for all employees

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Refer a friend incentive

Flexible, hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the UK to drive real-time embedded software delivery for critical applications. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across hardware, firmware, and systems teams.

Ada-specific training is provided to accelerate impact from day one. You will shape technical direction, promote best practices, and lead development efforts focused on reliability, modularity, and rigorous engineering standards in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering real-time embedded software for critical applications.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong focus on requirements engineering and system integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and integrate high-quality real-time embedded software for critical applications.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to teams on best practices and methodologies.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to shape multidisciplinary solutions.
• Pursue continuous learning, mentorship, and career progression for engineers.
• Drive design principles emphasizing modularity, reuse, and industry best practices.

Skills

Lead software engineering

Real-time embedded systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Requirements engineering

Linux/VXWorks knowledge

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the UK to drive real-time embedded software delivery for critical applications. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across hardware, firmware, and systems teams.

Ada-specific training is provided to accelerate impact from day one. You will shape technical direction, promote best practices, and lead development efforts focused on reliability, modularity, and rigorous engineering standards in a dynamic,