Software Systems Engineers

Leonardo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense and aerospace company as a Software Systems Engineer in Bristol. You will bridge systems engineering and software development, working on cutting-edge projects like the Tempest Aircraft. The role involves stakeholder engagement, system design, and mentoring, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions. Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hours with hybrid working options

Company-funded private healthcare

25 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Award-winning pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• Experience delivering software-heavy systems in regulated industries.
• Proven ability to work with software teams using DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define requirements for new systems.
• Conduct testing and trials to verify equipment function and performance.
• Lead technical activities and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Development

DevOps

Education

Degree in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

Tools

MBSE

AI

Machine Learning

Job description

Leonardo, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Have you delivered software products as a Systems Engineer? If so, this may be the role for you!

We are seeking dedicated Systems Engineers to bridge the gap between systems engineering and software development.

Our software products support deployed and in-development systems, including:

• Mission programming and analysis tools for self-protection systems used by RAF aircraft and export customers, including Typhoon and Apache.
• Development of next-generation tools providing capability to the Tempest Aircraft being developed under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to replace Typhoon.

What you’ll do as a Systems Engineer

• Engage with stakeholders to define requirements for new systems
• Conduct cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluate proposed solutions
• Enhance capabilities and performance of in-service systems
• Design and integrate new functionality into existing systems
• Design and conduct testing and trials to verify equipment function and performance
• Perform root-cause analysis of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities
• Lead technical activities and initiatives
• Mentor and coach other engineers
• Create and deliver reports, presentations, and proposals to customers and industry partners
• Support knowledge sharing and the exploitation of good practices

What we need from you

• A science, mathematics, or engineering-based degree, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in delivering software-heavy systems, ideally to customers in regulated industries (e.g., military, rail, safety-critical)
• Experience working with software teams using DevOps to deliver products
• Experience with MBSE methodologies

Desired experience

• Working with related specialisms such as safety, security, or reliability
• Digital signal processing
• RF systems
• Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
• Real-time data simulation/generation
• Military electronic systems
• Data analysis using AI or Machine Learning
• Operational experience in Electronic Intelligence or Electronic Warfare

Due to the nature of our work, you must be capable of achieving a minimum of SC security clearance and may require access to caveated information such as UK eyes only. Please see the UK National Security Vetting site for more details.

This work requires on-site working at our facility in Luton.

Life at Leonardo

We offer a company-funded benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs. A career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities and accessibility.

Benefits include:

• Flexible hours with hybrid working options
• Company-funded benefits like private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• An award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing support including mental health, financial wellbeing, and diversity networks
• Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
• Referral incentives and management-level bonus schemes

For a full list of benefits, please visit our website.

Location & Contract

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln

Contract Type: Hybrid, Full-time

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Job Function

• Other, Information Technology, Engineering

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Computer and Network Security