Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems & Security Clearances

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

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.