Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer (C++, Linux)

leonardocompany; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Real Time Embedded Software Engineer in Luton, UK, offering hybrid working and involvement in defence-focused engineering projects. The role emphasises developing high-integrity, real-time software in C++ within multidisciplinary Agile teams.

Candidates should have hands-on lab integration experience with target hardware and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle from requirements to delivery, with a focus on modular, reusable code and DO-178C style

Qualifications

• Experience delivering RT embedded software for defence applications.
• Strong C++ OO design and real-time debugging.
• Hands-on lab integration with target hardware.
• Familiarity with RTOS such as VXWorks or Linux-based real-time platforms.
• Understanding software development lifecycle from requirements to delivery.
• Ability to influence design choices and promote modular, reusable code.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time embedded software in C++ for target hardware.
• Perform integration and testing in a lab environment.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary Agile teams.
• Ensure high code quality and compliance with DO-178C where applicable.

Skills

Real Time Embedded Software

Object Oriented C++

Lab integration

Linux

VXWorks RTOS

Agile teamwork

Software lifecycle

Tools

Linux

VXWorks RTOS

Job description

Leonardo is seeking a Real Time Embedded Software Engineer in Luton, UK, offering hybrid working and involvement in defence-focused engineering projects. The role emphasises developing high-integrity, real-time software in C++ within multidisciplinary Agile teams.

Candidates should have hands-on lab integration experience with target hardware and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle from requirements to delivery, with a focus on modular, reusable code and DO-178C style