Lead Software Engineer — Hybrid Technical Authority

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Employer-contributed pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme eligibility

Access to online courses

Referral programme reward

Flexible benefits for healthcare and discounts

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Leonardo is looking for experienced Lead Software Engineers in Basildon to act as Technical Authority for defence projects. You will blend technical leadership with strategic influence, and develop innovative software solutions. The role provides autonomy and offers opportunities for career development. The company features generous benefits including flexi-leave, pension contributions, and access to online courses. The position supports hybrid working and requires relevant technical experience in aerospace or defence sectors.

Qualifications

• Several years of C++ software engineering experience in aerospace, defence, or safety-critical domains.
• Ability to set technical direction and define software architecture.
• Hands-on experience with lifecycle from requirements through certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop new generation features and capabilities using innovative software solutions.
• Mentor and coach engineers to promote excellence.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and firmware teams.

Skills

C++ software engineering

Technical leadership

Embedded development tools

Agile development

Risk identification

Compliance standards

Tools

Jira

DevOps

Job description

Leonardo is looking for experienced Lead Software Engineers in Basildon to act as Technical Authority for defence projects. You will blend technical leadership with strategic influence, and develop innovative software solutions. The role provides autonomy and offers opportunities for career development. The company features generous benefits including flexi-leave, pension contributions, and access to online courses. The position supports hybrid working and requires relevant technical experience in aerospace or defence sectors.