Software Engineer

Leidos; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Software Engineer to work on the Tactical Data Links Portfolio. You will investigate software issues, develop requirements, and implement solutions while leading interdisciplinary collaboration. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Java, HTML, XML and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Access to Flexible benefits (gym memberships etc.)

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience developing software using Java, HTML, XML, JavaScript, C, C++ and C#.
• Experience delivering real‑time software.
• Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential problems in software applications.
• Develop software requirements.
• Implement software solutions and recommendations.
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines.
• Lead liaison with other disciplines and manage team leadership.
• Support the creation of software test artefacts.
• Adhere to all relevant software standards.

Skills

Java

HTML

XML

JavaScript

C

C++

C#

real-time software delivery

configuration management

verbal communication

written communication

time-management

organisational skills

Job description

Software Engineer – Tactical Data Links Portfolio

Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom

Clearance: SC (Start) & SC (Role)

What you will do

• Investigate potential problems in software applications.
• Develop software requirements.
• Implement software solutions and recommendations.
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines.
• Lead liaison with other disciplines (Systems Engineering, Formal Test) and manage team leadership.
• Support the creation of software test artefacts.
• Adhere to all relevant software standards.

Required Skills

• Knowledge and experience developing software using Java, HTML, XML, JavaScript, C, C++ and C#.
• Experience delivering real‑time software.
• Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
• Strong time‑management and organisational skills; ability to work independently.

Desired Skills

• Basic understanding of Tactical Data Links (TDL).
• Knowledge of modelling languages (SysML, UML).

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public holidays)
• Accessto Flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and cycle‑to‑work scheme)

Pay Range

£47,600.00 – £61,000.00 (general guideline only)

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.