Software Engineer

Leidos; West of England, Farnborough, Whiteley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (incl. public and

Flexible benefits (life assurance, gym

Flexible Working Scheme

Job summary

Leidos UK is seeking talented Software Engineers to support UK programmes across Bristol, Farnborough and Whiteley. The role covers the full software lifecycle from requirements through delivery in real-time and safety-critical contexts.

You will work with cross-functional teams, contribute to architecture baselines, develop software solutions, perform change and release management, and participate in risk management with clear technical direction.

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

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
• Adherence to all relevant Software Standards required

Skills

Real-time software

Safety software

C/C++

Python scripting

TACL scripting

Systems engineering

Software integration

Configuration management

Lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

We Need You...

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 the 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 management
• Adherence 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. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

• 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 lea