Software Engineer

Leidos LLC; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

33 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Leidos UK & Europe seeks talented Software Engineers for future UK projects across Bristol, Farnborough, and Whiteley. You will influence software requirements, architecture baselines, and deliver real-time or safety-related software within a lifecycle spanning bid to delivery.

The role requires collaboration across disciplines, strong problem-solving, and clear technical leadership, with emphasis on high-quality communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering real-time and/or safety-related software.
• Knowledge of software development languages (e.g. TAL, C and C++).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, TACL).
• Experience of systems engineering, software development, integration and test.
• Knowledge of configuration management within an software engineering environment.
• Experience of the complete project life cycle from bid through to operational delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and Collaborate with other Stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication through the use of e-mail, presentations and reports.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigation into potential problems in the various systems
• Develop software requirements
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines
• Develop software solutions/recommendations and implement these
• Change and release management
• Technical risk and opportunity management liaise with other disciplines (i.e Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership
• Creation of Software test plans and test execution
• Change and release managementAdherence to all relevant Software Standards required

Skills

Real-time SW

C/C++

Python

Systems engineering

Configuration mgmt

SDLC

Cross-functional collab

Communication

Time management

Job description

Location: Future vacancies could be available in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire).

The Role: Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Software Engineers throughout a course of 2026…

Key Responsibilities

• Investigation into potential problems in the various systems
• Develop software requirements
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines
• Develop software solutions/recommendations and implement these
• Change and release management
• Technical risk and opportunity management liaise with other disciplines (i.e Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership
• Creation of Software test plans and test execution
• Change and release managementAdherence to all relevant Software Standards required

Required Skills

• Experience of delivering real-time and/or safety-related software
• Knowledge of software development languages (e.g. TAL, C and C++)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, TACL)
• Experience of systems engineering, software development, integration and test
• Knowledge of configuration management within an software engineering environment
• Experience of the complete project life cycle from bid through to operational delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction
• Ability to work cross-functionally and Collaborate with other Stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication through the use of e-mail, presentations and reports
• Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Clearance Requirements

Clearance to Start BPSS Clearance for Role SC You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role.

What we do for you

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

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

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose

you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration

having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People

Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling.

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

Pay Range: The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.