Software Engineering Lead – Embedded Systems (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineering Leader. In this role, you will lead software development for advanced military vehicle protection systems and manage engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Agile methodologies, Jira, and a background in the defence industry. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme eligibility

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial reward for employee referrals

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Software engineering teams.
• Ability to generate clear engineering plans and identify risks.
• Experience in managing relationships with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development from Requirements through to Acceptance.
• Build relationships with Engineering Functional Leads.
• Manage project output against time, cost, and performance budgets.

Skills

Dynamic Software Engineering Management

Jira in Agile Development

UML Development for Real-Time Embedded Software

Software Engineering Lifecycle

Risk Management

Tools

Jira

Mathworks Toolset

Job description

A leading defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineering Leader. In this role, you will lead software development for advanced military vehicle protection systems and manage engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Agile methodologies, Jira, and a background in the defence industry. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.