Software Engineer

Leonardo

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 54,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

12 flexi-days per year
Employer pension 15%
Mental health support
Bonus scheme for performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Leonardo UK in Edinburgh is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join our Test Engineering community. You will contribute to cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects and help advance our radar programs.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality code, working with stakeholders across the lifecycle, and applying C/C++ within the full Software Development Lifecycle. Hybrid working and security standards apply.

Qualifications

  • In-industry experience of using the programming languages C and/or C++.
  • Good quality industry experience and working autonomously at a senior level.
  • Experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Support creation and delivery of software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirements
  • Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders’ problems
  • Create 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 line manager
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
  • Contribute to the resolution of emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options

Skills

C/C++
Senior level
SDLC
Autonomy
Stakeholder communication

Tools

NI TestStand
Visual Studio
Configuration management

Job description

Principal Engineer £54000 - £70000

Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.

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

Are you interested in developing software to test some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you.

Job Description
Salary Range

Engineer £38000 - £50000

Senior Engineer £45000 - £60000

Principal Engineer £54000 - £70000

Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.

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

Are you interested in developing software to test some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you.

We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our well-established Test Engineering community at our Edinburgh based site. You will help us continue our industry leading contribution to projects in our Radar teams.

If you would like to read about our contribution to the Eurofighter - have a look here https //uk.leonardo.com/en/innovation/typhoon

As a Software Engineer you will
  • Support creation and delivery of software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirements
  • Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders’ problems
  • Create 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 line manager
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
  • Contribute to the resolution of emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
What We Need From You
  • In-industry experience of using the programming languages C and/or C++.
  • Good quality industry experience and working autonomously at a senior level.
  • Experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle.
Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out
  • Developing Low Level Drivers
  • Experience with NI TestStand
  • Experience with Visual Studio
  • Developing software for test system environments
  • Developing software within a development process framework
  • Experience of Agile development and Atlassian toolset
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking and peer review
Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, our teams are key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your well being, 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.

  • Time to recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your wellbeing matters 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).
  • Rewarding performance All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Join in our success Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
  • Tailored perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

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