Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Leonardo UK Ltd

Caddington

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd seeks a Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer to join multidisciplinary teams delivering advanced defence solutions. You will design and deliver high-integrity software for safety-critical systems, collaborating closely with experienced engineers and engaging with the full software lifecycle.

The role requires around 4 years in embedded software, C++ or Ada, and openness to lab-based hardware integration with a DevOps mindset.

Qualifications

  • Around 4 years of embedded software engineering experience in aerospace, defence, or other mission- or safety-critical domains.
  • Ability to develop robust, high-quality software (e.g., RTCA-DO178C) using object-oriented C++ or Ada.
  • Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and learn from senior engineers.
  • Interest in automation across build, test, and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver high-integrity embedded software solutions.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and learn from senior engineers.
  • Contribute to development lifecycle from requirements through delivery.
  • Willingness to work directly with target hardware in lab environments.

Skills

Embedded software
C++
Ada
High integrity
RTOS exposure
Lab integration
DevOps mindset
Team collaboration
Lifecycle awareness

Tools

Linux
VxWorks

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd seeks a Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer to join multidisciplinary teams delivering advanced defence solutions. You will design and deliver high-integrity software for safety-critical systems, collaborating closely with experienced engineers and engaging with the full software lifecycle.

The role requires around 4 years in embedded software, C++ or Ada, and openness to lab-based hardware integration with a DevOps mindset.

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