Project Engineering Lead - Software & Embedded (Hybrid)

Leonardo SpA; Stanford-le-Hope; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company located in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Project Engineering Leader to oversee software development for autonomous protection systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading dynamic teams in an agile environment, along with strong skills in UML development. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and a robust pension scheme, promoting both well-being and career growth in a hybrid working setup.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free mental health support

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Referral programme rewards

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading software engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of the software engineering lifecycle.
• Experience working within the defence industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development from Requirements through to Acceptance.
• Build strong relationships with Engineering Functional Leads.
• Generate clear and relevant engineering plans and identify risks.

Skills

Leadership of software development

Dynamic team management

Experience in UML development

Proficient in Jira

Understanding of software engineering lifecycle

Agile development practices

Tools

The Mathworks toolset

Job description

A leading aerospace and defence company located in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Project Engineering Leader to oversee software development for autonomous protection systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading dynamic teams in an agile environment, along with strong skills in UML development. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and a robust pension scheme, promoting both well-being and career growth in a hybrid working setup.