Senior C++ Software Engineer – Defence & Embedded Systems

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site in Southampton 2-3 days a week

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd, Southampton, is seeking a Software Engineer with C++ experience to join our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. You will contribute to developing new features for defence and commercial projects, collaborating with a community of engineers to deliver robust software solutions.

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and will support development of software engineers. The role requires workplace presence in Southampton 2-3 days per week with hybrid options.

Qualifications

• C++ or object-oriented software development experience.
• Familiarity with electronics and lower-level firmware.
• Experience interfacing with hardware to create machine-to-machine interfaces.
• Experience with test frameworks and test development.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerisation.
• Experience developing HMI/GUI/UX applications.
• Proficiency in developing Windows and Linux applications.
• Experience with iterative/agile development lifecycles and related tools (Jira, DevOps, Git).
• Familiarity with coding standards and development to design guidelines.
• Collaborative skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and capabilities for defence and commercial projects.
• Contribute to test engineering solutions and robust software delivery.
• Collaborate with a community of engineers to continuously improve and innovate.
• Interface with hardware and ensure software integrates across systems.

Skills

C++ or OO software development

Electronics & low-level firmware

Interface hardware

Test frameworks & test development

Microservices & containerisation

HMI/GUI/UX

Windows & Linux applications

Iterative development lifecycles (Agil

Jira / DevOps / Git

Development standards & coding

Python, C#, LabVIEW

Tools

Jira

DevOps

Git

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd, Southampton, is seeking a Software Engineer with C++ experience to join our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. You will contribute to developing new features for defence and commercial projects, collaborating with a community of engineers to deliver robust software solutions.

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and will support development of software engineers. The role requires workplace presence in Southampton 2-3 days per week with hybrid options.