Software Architect

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Flexible benefits

Above average employer pension contributions

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Diversity & inclusion network groups

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a C-UAS Software Architect for their Wickford location. The role focuses on refining existing systems and providing strategic leadership for software solutions. Candidates should have significant experience in software systems development and interfacing for integrated capability.

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, competitive pension contributions, and an annual bonus. Security clearance eligibility is also required. Join a team that works on cutting-edge solutions for national security.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in the development of complex software systems.
• Significant experience in the specification and development of Sensor/Effector systems.
• Experience of interfacing Software systems to achieve integrated capability.

Responsibilities

• Refine existing software implementations and define strategic direction.
• Support and manage software architecture for future challenges.
• Work alongside Solution Architects to shape System Architectures.

Skills

Software development technologies

C2/GUI aspects

Data sharing

Technical leadership

Tools

Visual Studio (C#/C++)

DOORS

Cameo

Rhapsody

The Mathworks

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: £65,000 – £80,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

Due to continued growth and development of C-UAS Software Systems, we have a requirement for a C-UAS Software Architect to join our Mission Systems C-UAS team – where a constantly developing product range needs to answer both current needs and track future customer aspirations. Leonardo’s C-UAS Systems are world leading solutions to an increasing worldwide threat and our teams work alongside international government agencies, helping to ensure National Security.

Reporting to the Head Of Engineering Projects, the C-UAS Software Architect activities will refine existing implementations but more importantly support and define the strategic direction and architectures to fulfil future challenges in the solution space. This shall range from SI Enterprise Architecture design, identification of software solutions & architectures, technical leadership in bids and external studies, scope of and participation in PV through to support to Capability Management for product portfolios.

What you’ll bring

You will have an extensive background in the development of complex software systems and have maintained a high awareness of software development technologies.

Significant experience in the specification and development of Sensor/Effector systems, including C2/GUI aspects. Experience of the consideration of Human Factors would also be hugely beneficial.

Significant experience and knowledge of interfacing Software systems in order to achieve integrated capability and data sharing.

The ability to work alongside Solution Architects, providing expertise that helps shape overall System Architectures – and to develop white papers to shape and steer thinking within the stakeholder community.

Experience of working within the defence industry is essential.

Experience using tools such as Visual Studio (C#/C++), DOORS, Cameo, Rhapsody and The Mathworks is desirable.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

The role can be a hybrid in the office (3 days a week) with working from home as an option when on site work is not required.

Benefits

• Flexible working: we offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part‑time options
• Flexible benefits: our company‑funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals
• Above average employer pension contributions
• Annual bonus
• Annual leave: we offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
• Network groups: to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
• Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers)

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

Primary Location

GB – Basildon

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid