Lead Software Engineer (Embedded Ada)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop into a Software Design Authority. The position emphasizes leadership in real-time embedded systems development, integrating technical guidance with best practices. This role offers growth opportunities within an environment geared towards learning and mentorship, promoting diversity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company-funded flexible benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Network groups for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded software development.
• Strong understanding of integration and requirements engineering.
• Willingness to mentor and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and integrate high-quality real-time embedded software.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership.
• Work closely with hardware and firmware teams.

Skills

Embedded software development

Integration and requirements engineering

Leadership potential

Object Orientation

Systems thinking

Tools

Linux

VXWorks

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

At Leonardo, we are looking for talented engineers with the expertise and leadership potential and behaviours to develop into a Software Design Authority role within our software development teams. If you have strong technical experience in real-time embedded systems and are eager to expand your leadership and decision-making capabilities, this role will provide the foundation for your growth.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:

• Deliver and integrate high-quality real-time embedded software, ensuring reliability in critical applications.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership, supporting teams in best practices, system integrity, and software development methodologies.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, contributing to multidisciplinary solutions.
• Develop your expertise in an environment that prioritizes learning, mentorship, and career progression.
• Lead development approaches that emphasise design principles, modularity, reuse, and industry best practices, shaping technical direction while honing your leadership skills.

What We Are Looking For:

We value leadership potential, experience, and a drive for continuous growth. If you have the technical expertise and ambition to progress, we want to hear from you!

Here’s what makes a strong candidate:

• Proven experience in embedded software development, with a solid foundation in real-time systems.
• A strong understanding of integration and requirements engineering, ensuring high-quality software solutions.
• Leadership potential, with a willingness to mentor and guide teams toward best practices.
• Knowledge of industry standards, including RTCA-DO178C or equivalent integrity frameworks.
• Experience with Object Orientation, Linux/VXWorks (Desirable)—but adaptability, systems thinking, and leadership potential are key.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and drive technical excellence, apply today!

What you will get:

• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
• Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
• Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).

To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite