Senior Embedded C++ Engineer for Next-Gen Combat Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.A.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Mental health support

Bonus scheme

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Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, test, and maintain C++ software for the next generation combat aircraft. You will work across Edinburgh and Newcastle sites with systems, firmware and hardware teams to deliver features in an agile environment.

The role requires experience in embedded software, collaboration across sites, and a strong focus on software quality through peer reviews and design excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in agile software development in a regulated environment.
• Proficient in C++ and embedded software.
• Ability to collaborate across sites and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain C++ software for next-gen aircraft systems.
• Collaborate with cross-site software engineers, systems, firmware and hardware teams.
• Deliver features in an agile environment and drive quality through reviews.

Skills

C++

Agile

Embedded

Git

CMake

Tools

Git

CMake

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, test, and maintain C++ software for the next generation combat aircraft. You will work across Edinburgh and Newcastle sites with systems, firmware and hardware teams to deliver features in an agile environment.

The role requires experience in embedded software, collaboration across sites, and a strong focus on software quality through peer reviews and design excellence.