Lead Software Engineers

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge defense engineering projects, including the development of a new 6th generation aircraft. You will lead and motivate a talented group, delivering high-quality code while collaborating with various engineering disciplines. With a strong emphasis on job security, flexible working, and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers while making a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization. If you thrive in a lab environment and are passionate about technology, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Job security

Supportive environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and motivating teams in software engineering.
• Proficiency in C++ or Ada programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and integrating high-quality code within multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborating on technical solutions with hardware and systems engineering.

Skills

C++

Ada

Hands-on Integration

Object Orientation

Requirements Engineering

High integrity (RTCA-DO178C)

Leading and motivating others

Job description

Are you an embedded software engineer with the drive and experience to take a lead in developing world-class software engineering solutions?

Are you looking to progress your career and support others to do the same in an expanding organisation with a wealth of support and opportunities?

Do you value job security, flexible working with great benefits, and an emphasis on work-life balance?

Do you want to deliver solutions within multidisciplinary Agile teams working on the forefront of defence engineering projects?

Are you happiest getting stuck in delivering solutions in a lab environment?

If so, then you should apply for one of our LEAD EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER roles.

We are looking for engineers to join our team working on a variety of exciting projects. These include technology development platforms being developed by the UK’s Team Tempest to support the development of a new 6th generation aircraft within the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

What will a typical week look like?

• Delivering and integrating high-quality code
• Collaborating in the technical solutions with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams
• Learning and growing within a supportive environment
• Leading and/or influencing the development approach considering design principles, modularity and reuse, best practice, toolchain, and much more

Below is a list of skills for the role; however, we favour behaviours and experience over a specific toolset, programming language, etc., so please use this as a guide, not a requirement!

• Leading and motivating others
• C++ or Ada
• Hands-on Integration
• Object Orientation
• Requirements Engineering
• High integrity e.g. RTCA-DO178C

See what we do at https://electronics.leonardo.com/en/electronic-warfare

International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool; here you can find the right opportunity for you!