Software Systems Engineers

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence company is seeking a Systems Engineer to bridge systems engineering and software development. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, integrating new functionalities, and enhancing in-service systems. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and experience with software-heavy systems. This position offers a hybrid working model and extensive company benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Up to £500 on flexible benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering software-heavy systems.
• Experience working with software teams using DevOps.
• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders defining system requirements.
• Conduct cost and functional performance evaluations.
• Design and integrate functionality into existing systems.

Skills

Software development

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Problem analysis

MBSE methodologies

Education

Degree in science, math, or engineering

Job description

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, who will 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:

• Engaging with stakeholders defining requirements for new systems
• Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluation of proposed solutions
• Enhancing capabilities and performance of in-service systems
• Designing and integrating new functionality into existing systems
• Designing and conducting testing and trials to prove equipment function and performance
• Root-cause analysis of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities
• Leading technical activities and initiatives
• Mentoring and coaching other engineers
• Creating and delivering reports, presentations and proposals to customers and industry partners
• Supporting knowledge sharing and exploitation of good practice

What you'll bring::

• A science, math's, 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 in working with software teams using DevOps to deliver products
• Experience in MBSE methodologies

Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly in the following areas:

• Problem definition
• Systems and Software Architecture
• Software Development and Qualification
• Integration, Verification and Validation

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

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

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

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

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid