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Software Engineering Lead – Embedded Systems (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd

Wickford

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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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.
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