Signal Processing Software Engineer

Leonardo; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Signal Processing Software Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne, contributing to advanced radar systems for the next-generation fighter jet. You’ll develop and optimize software solutions while enjoying a flexible work environment with numerous company-funded benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Industry experience in signal processing and software development.
• Ability to work independently and deliver robust solutions.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality code and document work products.
• Deliver technical reports and presentations to stakeholders.
• Resolve integration challenges on complex systems.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Software Development Lifecycle

Agile techniques

Mathematics

Scientific background

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

C++

C

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Gitlab

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Signal Processing Software Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

The opportunity:

At Leonardo, we are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to develop software for the Raven E-Scan Radar System, which is a key operational capability of the Saab Gripen Next Generation Fighter Jet.

The Gripen NG one of the most advanced multi-role fighters in the world and as a software engineer, you will have a significant role in the deployment of new Radar signal processing features, from early concept right though to delivering improvements following flight trials.

For this role we are looking for candidates for both our well-established software community in our Edinburgh based office, as well as candidates in our brand-new Newcastle office that has a bit more of a ‘start up’ feel to it.

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What you will do as a Software Engineer:

• Be responsible for creating high quality and robust code, for fully documenting and recording your work products, keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your supervisor
• Deliver technical reports and documents, as well as generate and present technical presentations to project stakeholders.
• Be able to follow a project plan and identify key elements within the project plan.
• Report clear and concise progress to the software team lead and Project and Engineering management.
• Work alongside and closely with the software & systems team, including system integration teams onto target hardware. You will investigate and resolve real integration problems on a complex system.

What we need from you:

• A desire to bring complex radar signal processing algorithms to life in software
• Industry experience and the ability to work independently at a senior level.
• Experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle.
• Willingness and desire to work within a multi-disciplined project team.

Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out:

• Industry experience or academic knowledge of signal processing techniques
• A strong mathematic or scientific background
• Developing, optimising and testing high-performance software solutions using various languages e.g. Matlab, Simulink, C++ and C.
• Working and delivering software using agile techniques such as Scrum, and tooling such as Jira / Confluence / Bitbucket / Gitlab.
• Experience with cross-compiling and developing software for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of standards such as DO-178C and coding standards such as MISRA C/C++.
• Past or current experience in heavily regulated industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, or Oil & Gas

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (currently up to 10% employer contribution. Please note: company contribution increases to a maximum of 15% from April 2024 ).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below