Senior Software Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time and hybrid working

Generous leave with flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support

Access to online courses (Coursera/LL)

Referral programme

Flexible benefits up to £500

Diversity and inclusion networks

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Basildon is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to our Integrated Sensors & Protection line, developing features for defence projects with embedded systems.

You will work on C/C++ for embedded platforms, with UML, DDS middleware, and tools like Visual Studio, CMake, Git and Ubuntu Linux. A security clearance is required; hybrid working is available with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• UML fundamentals and model driven development experience are required.
• C/C++ programming for embedded platforms with debugging skills is essential.
• Experience with embedded SoC platforms such as Xilinx or TI is desirable.
• Familiarity with development tools (VS, CMake, Git, Ubuntu/Linux, Rhapsody) and with software requirements.

Skills

UML fundamentals

Model Driven Development

C/C++ Programming

Embedded experience

DDS Middleware knowledge

Debugging on embedded platforms

Embedded SoC platforms

VS/CMake/Git/Ubuntu/Linux/Rhapsody

Software Requirements Development

Coding standards

Tools

Rhapsody

Git

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Software Engineer looking for your next challenge? Here at Leonardo, we are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.

We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them. You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry.

What we are looking for

• UML fundamentals
• Model Driven Development
• C/C++ Programming
• Embedded experience
• DDS Middleware knowledge
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills on embedded platforms
• Experience with embedded SoC platforms, such as Xilinx, Texas Instruments, or similar processors
• Experience with development tools including Microsoft Visual Studio CMake Git Ubuntu Linux Rhapsody
• Understanding of Software Requirements Development to meet user expectations and within formal constraints.
• Familiarity with development to design and coding standards.

Desired

• Rhapsody
• Experience Python scripting for development support
• Experience with embedded OS Linux, VxWorks, Petalinux, Problem solving
• Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps.)

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Why Join Us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Location and Contract

Primary Location: GB - Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!